How To Make Healthy Halloween Stuffed Peppers
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Fill each bell pepper with the turkey and quinoa mixture. Place the filled peppers in a baking dish.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve the stuffed peppers hot and enjoy this healthy Halloween dish!
Nutrition
- Calories : 328kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 369mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 35g
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