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    Healthy Turkey and Quinoa Mexican Stuffed Peppers

    Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers. A quick, easy and healthy weeknight meal!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 peppers

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 8 ounces lean ground turkey
    • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup chicken stock
    • 1/4 cup frozen corn
    • 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
    • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    • 3 bell peppers, cut in half and seeded

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
      Meanwhile, add oil to a large skillet. Add in ground turkey and saute until fully cooked and no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.
    • Add in onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Toss in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
    • Take off the heat and stir in cooked quinoa, lime juice and cilantro.
    • Stuff peppers with the filling and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.
      Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 139.15kcalCarbohydrates: 14.43gProtein: 12.26gFat: 4.06gSaturated Fat: 0.67gCholesterol: 21.39mgSodium: 143.84mgPotassium: 428.59mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 4.63gVitamin A: 2077.94IUVitamin C: 80.44mgCalcium: 20.82mgIron: 1.55mg