Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers make for an easy, delicious, low-carb dinner. Loaded with protein and rich in flavors. Made with wholesome ingredients like ground turkey, quinoa, and black beans. Perfect dish to meal prep for any night of the week.

Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

When it comes to cooking dinner for my family I find it to be a bit of a challenge sometimes. I think we can all say we’ve all been on that “what do I make for dinner” rut. Cooking is something I love but after a long day the last thing I want is to make a big and elaborate dinner. These Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are perfect for these kind of nights.

These stuffed peppers make for a healthy and balanced dinner. They are packed with protein and veggies making it a nutrient-dense meal. Some of the ingredients in these are ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes. You can even sprinkle some cheese on the top if you wish.

This recipe makes six stuffed bell peppers which means you can have some leftover. It all depends on how big your family is. Have them the next day for lunch or dinner again. They are so flavorful and so delicious. Perfect easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Health Benefits of Quinoa:

• Antioxidant
• Energy Booster
• Nutrient dense
• Packed with Protein
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Aids in weight loss
• Gluten-Free

Can I use rice instead of quinoa?

You can certainly use rice to substitute quinoa. Quinoa has more of a nutritional value than rice does. It’s rich in protein and low in calories. Which is why I love using it in this recipe. If you prefer rice or just happen to have rice available instead of quinoa, you can use rice and it will still be delicious. Perfect way to use up some leftover rice.

Can I add cheese to Stuffed Bell Peppers?

Cheese can be a great addition to these Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers. It adds that cheesy texture and can make these even tastier. I like to keep this recipe dairy-free and focus on the fresh ingredients. Definitely will add some shredded cheddar cheese from time to time.

What you need to make these Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers:

Ingredients:

• Ground Turkey
• Cooked Quinoa
• Black Beans
• Diced Tomatoes
• Fresh Cilantro
• Dried Parsley
• Dried Oregano
• Chili Powder
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Pink Salt
• Black Pepper
• Bell Peppers

Equipment:

• Oven Safe Casserole Dish
• Large Cast Iron Skillet
• Large Mixing Bowl

How to make Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers:

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
2. Dice onions, mince garlic, and slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove and discard insides.
3. Place a large cast iron skillet on stovetop on medium-high heat. Drizzle avocado oil over skillet and bring to a heat. Toss onions and garlic onto heated skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions are translucent. 
4. Stir in ground turkey and brown. While turkey is browning drizzle apple cider vinegar and sprinkle oregano, parsley, chili powder, cumin, paprika, pink salt and black pepper. Continue stirring until turkey is cooked through. Use spatula or wooden spoon to work through the turkey clumps making sure turkey is minced. 
5. Once ground turkey is browned, serve in a large mixing bowl. Combine in canned diced tomatoes, quinoa, and black beans. Give it a good toss making sure all of the ingredients are well combined. 
6. Rub a bit of oil inside each bell pepper. Scoop mixture into halved bell peppers making sure they are filled all the way to the top. Place stuffed bell peppers in an oven safe dish or on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper. 
7. Bake stuffed bell peppers for 25 minutes. 
8. Remove stuffed bell peppers from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Substitute quinoa for rice- if you don’t like quinoa or just happen to have rice in hand, you can certainly use rice as a substitute.
2. Switch up your protein- substitute ground turkey for ground chicken or beef.
3. If using a baking sheet pan, make sure to line with parchment paper- This will prevent the bell peppers from sticking to the pan.
4. Switch up your beans- Substitute black beans for kidney beans or pinto beans.
5. Add cheese!- If you are not dairy-free or just happen to be a cheese lover, top your bell peppers with shredded cheddar cheese before sticking them in the oven.

Meal Prepping it:

This stuffed bell peppers recipe is a great recipe to add to your meal plan and meal prep. It makes a total of six stuffed peppers so depending on how big your family is; you may have leftovers for a few days. Make them for dinner and have some leftover for lunch the next day. Make your quinoa and turkey ahead of time and then all you have to do is mix all your ingredients together and stuff your bell peppers.

Like this Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe? You may also like these other stuffed veggies recipes:

• BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers
• Spaghetti Squash Boats
• Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats

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Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers make for an easy, delicious, low-carb dinner. Loaded with protein and rich in flavors. Made with wholesome ingredients like ground turkey,  quinoa, and black beans. Perfect dish to meal prep for any night of the week.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Stuffed Bell Peppers, Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 8 stuffed bell peppers

Calories 184 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp pink salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 small white onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 8 bell peppers (multi colored)
• fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more to rub)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.

2. Dice onions, mince garlic, and slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove and discard insides.

3. Place a large cast iron skillet on stovetop on medium-high heat. Drizzle avocado oil over skillet and bring to a heat. Toss onions and garlic onto heated skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions are translucent.

4. Stir in ground turkey and brown. While turkey is browning drizzle apple cider vinegar and sprinkle oregano, parsley, chili powder, cumin, paprika, pink salt and black pepper. Continue stirring until turkey is cooked through. Use spatula or wooden spoon to work through the turkey clumps making sure turkey is minced.

5. Once ground turkey is browned, serve in a large mixing bowl. Combine in canned diced tomatoes, quinoa, and black beans. Give it a good toss making sure all of the ingredients are well combined.

6. Rub a bit of oil inside each bell pepper. Scoop mixture into halved bell peppers making sure they are filled all the way to the top. Place stuffed bell peppers in an oven safe dish or on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

7. Bake stuffed bell peppers for 25 minutes.

8. Remove stuffed bell peppers from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Substitute quinoa for rice- if you don’t like quinoa or just happen to have rice in hand, you can certainly use rice as a substitute.
2. Switch up your protein- substitute ground turkey for ground chicken or beef.
3. If using a baking sheet pan, make sure to line with parchment paper- This will prevent the bell peppers from sticking to the pan.
4. Switch up your beans- Substitute black beans for kidney beans or pinto beans.
5. Add cheese!- If you are not dairy-free or just happen to be a cheese lover, top your bell peppers with shredded cheddar cheese before sticking them in the oven.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Amount per Serving

Calories

184

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.01

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

31

mg

10

%

Sodium

 

192

mg

8

%

Potassium

 

672

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

21

g

7

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

7

g

8

%

Protein

 

18

g

36

%

Vitamin A

 

4010

IU

80

%

Vitamin C

 

158

mg

192

%

Calcium

 

49

mg

5

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

*Recipe, post, and pictures updated as of 8/22/19