Turkey and Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers 🌶️ | Healthy & Flavorful!
Description
These stuffed bell peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground turkey, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, then baked to perfection. They’re a healthy, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for dinner or meal prep. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite veggies and spices!
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers:
For Garnish (Optional):
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Filling:
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
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Add the onion, garlic, zucchini, and corn. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
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Stir in the cooked quinoa, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stuff the Peppers:
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Place the bell peppers in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the turkey and veggie mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
Bake the Peppers:
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
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Let the peppers cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 70mg24%
- Sodium 300mg13%
- Potassium 600mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 25g50%
- Vitamin A 3000 IU
- Vitamin C 120 mg
- Calcium 150 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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