NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 large red bell pepper

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

4 oz lean ground turkey

1/4 cup black beans

1/4 cup sweet corn

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Slice the top off the bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes, setting the pepper aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

• 4

  Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

• 5

  Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to season the turkey evenly.

• 6

  Mix in the cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes. Allow the mixture to heat through and meld together for about 3-4 minutes.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.

• 8

  Stuff the hollowed bell pepper with the quinoa and turkey mixture, packing it in firmly.

• 9

  Place the stuffed bell pepper in a baking dish and cover with foil.

• 10

  Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the pepper is tender.

• 11

  Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of cooking if you prefer a slightly crisp top.

• 12

  Serve hot and enjoy your zesty, nutritious meal.