Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Name: Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers, any color, halved and seeds removed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 500 g ground turkey; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned); 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or Monterey Jack)

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A healthy and complete meal in a edible container! These stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of lean ground turkey, fluffy quinoa, corn, black beans, and spices. Baked until the peppers are tender, they are a well-balanced, satisfying, and family-friendly dinner option.

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Three halved bell peppers (red, yellow, green) filled with a ground turkey and quinoa mixture, topped with melted cheese

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time35 min

Servings4

Equipment

Baking DishSkilletSaucepan

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, any color, halved and seeds removed1 tbsp olive oil500 g ground turkey1 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup cooked quinoa1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)1 can black beans, rinsed and drained1 tsp cumin1 tsp chili powder1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground turkey and onion until the turkey is no longer pink and the onion is soft. Add garlic and spices, cooking for 1 more minute.
3
Remove from heat and stir in the cooked quinoa, corn, black beans, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Spoon the filling mixture evenly into the pepper halves.
5
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
6
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.