High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• •4 bell peppers (tops cut off and seeded)
• •1.5 pounds lean ground turkey
• •1 cup cooked quinoa
• •1 cup tomato sauce
• •3 cloves garlic (minced)
• •1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• •1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• •for garnish fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in cooked quinoa and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well.
5. Spread remaining tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
6. Stuff each pepper with the turkey-quinoa mixture and place in the dish.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
8. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers takes about 45 minutes total (15 minutes prep, 30 minutes cook time).

How many servings does High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers is an American dish, typically served as a dinner entrée.

What are the main ingredients in High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

The key ingredients include bell peppers, lean ground turkey, cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, garlic, and 6 more ingredients.

Is High Protein Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers suitable for special diets?

This recipe is High Protein, Gluten Free.