Healthy Turkey and Quinoa Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers. A quick, easy and healthy weeknight meal!
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