Description
Discover a delicious recipe for Ground Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers! Learn how to make this healthy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) bulgur wheat
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable stock
- 6 bell peppers (3 green, 3 red)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 (14 oz (397 g)) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (6 oz (170 g)) can tomato paste
- 1/2 vidalia onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F to preheat.
- In a pot, mix quinoa with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to let it simmer for 15-17 minutes until the stock is fully absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place the hollowed peppers in a baking dish that’s been lightly oiled. Chop the tops to use in the meat mixture.
- Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion and chopped pepper tops to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the ground beef, soy sauce, salt, and pepper into the pan. Cook until the beef is fully browned.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well and let it cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the meat mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
- Stuff each hollowed pepper with the quinoa and meat blend. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- With 5 minutes left, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on each pepper. Continue baking until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Serve right away and enjoy your meal! 🙂
Notes
- Note: For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or black beans for a protein-packed meal.
- Second note: Customize the flavor by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the quinoa and meat mixture.
- Third note: To add a spicy kick, mix in chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes into the meat mixture.