Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
521 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Delicious and healthy mexican turkey stuffed peppers with quinoa. Quinoa provides added protein, fiber and minerals and a delicious new texture!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked, tri-color
- 6 bell pepper any color, large
- ½ cup onion red, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 (14-ounce) diced tomato petite, canned
- 1 (15-ounce) sweet corn canned
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- lime juice juice of one lime
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, sharp
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Slice the tops of the peppers and clean out the membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground turkey over medium-high heat. Before it is fully cooked add the red onion and garlic and cook until tender. Remove from heat.
- Add the tomato paste, black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, quinoa, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and add 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Scoop the mixture into the peppers. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until the peppers soften and the insides are heated throughout.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
1218mg
(26%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1443IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
108mg
(120%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1218mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1443IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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