Ground Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A flavorful and healthy stuffed pepper recipe combining lean ground turkey, quinoa, and melted cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers large bell peppers, sliced lengthwise
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth for cooking quinoa
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella divided
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan optional but amazing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional heat
Salt and black pepper
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
- as needed Fresh lemon or lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice peppers, remove seeds, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth until tender, then fluff and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add ground turkey and seasonings; cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, simmer briefly, then mix in cooked quinoa, half the cheese, and Parmesan.
- Stuff peppers with filling, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 15–18 minutes until melted and blistered.
Notes
For extra flavor, broil the peppers briefly at the end for a golden top.