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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Turkey

Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory turkey and quinoa mixture, baked to perfection for a satisfying, low-carb, diabetes-friendly meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes no added sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Return turkey to the skillet and mix until combined.
  • Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and quinoa mixture, packing gently. Arrange stuffed peppers upright in the prepared baking dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Optional: Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace turkey with black beans or lentils.
  • Use cauliflower rice instead of quinoa for an ultra-low-carb option.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 33gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4018IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Diabetic-friendly, healthy dinner, low-carb meal, quinoa and turkey recipe, Stuffed bell peppers
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