Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 Bell peppers, medium-sized (any color)
• 1 pound Ground turkey, lean
• 1/2 cup Quinoa, cooked
• 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Zucchini, diced
• 1 Tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2.Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. 3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
4. 4.Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
5. 5.Stir in the cooked quinoa, zucchini, tomato, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
6. 6.Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
7. 7.Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
8. 8.Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
9. 9.Serve hot and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFeel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to the filling mixture for extra flavor.
• chevron_rightYou can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground turkey if desired.
• chevron_rightThese stuffed bell peppers can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal.