How To Make Rocco DiSpirito’s Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This recipe is a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional stuffed peppers, filled with a mix of ground turkey, quinoa, and plenty of tasty spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently.
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Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in the cooked quinoa, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Spoon the turkey-quinoa mixture into the bell pepper halves.
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Place the filled peppers into a large baking dish and pour chicken broth over them.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
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Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 99mg
- Sodium : 454mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 22g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 28g
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