Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Serves: 4-6
 
These stuffed peppers are filled with a delicious hearty filling.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 4 large bell peppers ( I used 2 red and 2 yellow)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
  • ½ cup shredded Italian cheese plus 1-2 tablespoons per pepper for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a bowl that can fit the peppers.
  3. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds.
  4. Put peppers in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove peppers and set in a greased 13x9 baking dish.
  6. For the filling, in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil. Add ground turkey making sure break it up in small pieces with a spatula, about 7 minutes. Add onions and cooked until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings, then turn off high and add quinoa, tomato sauce, and ½ cup Italian cheese.
  7. For assembly, put filling in peppers and top with 1-2 tablespoons of Italian cheese.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes.
Recipe by Domestic Dee at https://domesticdee.com/turkey-and-quinoa-stuffed-peppers/