NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup cooked quinoa

2 large bell peppers

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato sauce

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.

• 2

  Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing the seeds and internal membranes.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the finely diced onion and minced garlic until they are soft and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and cook until it is completely browned.

• 5

  Stir the cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper into the turkey mixture until thoroughly combined.

• 6

  Arrange the bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish and fill each one generously with the turkey and quinoa mixture.

• 7

  Pour two tablespoons of water into the bottom of the baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.

• 8

  Remove the foil, sprinkle each pepper with the parmesan cheese, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.