Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers: Fuel Your Dinner with 32g Protein!
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A nutritious and protein-packed meal featuring ground turkey stuffed in bell peppers, perfect for meal prep.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper.
- If using, top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or grains.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg