Quinoa and Ground Turkey Stuffed Pepper

By jads8627

From Brooke at Health Department

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 large bell peppers, washed
• 2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 chicken broth
• 1/4 cup shredded 2% reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
2. Add onion, carrot, garlic and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, garlic powder and brown several minutes until cooked through.
4. Add parsley and tomato sauce.
5. Mix well. Combine cooked quinoa and meat together.
6. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
7. Place in a baking dish. Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half.
8. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth on the bottom of the pan. Cover tight with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes. Top with cheese. (optional)