These Effortless 5-Ingredient Stuffed Peppers make a Great Budget-Friendly Family Meal
A tasty stuffed pepper dinner bursting with flavor
Servings: 6
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 6 whole bell peppers
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa rinsed and strained
- 1 pound lean ground turkey cooked
- 1 cup salsa
- 1.5 cup low fat cheddar or mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare peppers by removing and discarding tops and insides, keeping peppers intact.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed.
- Mix ground turkey, cooked quinoa, salsa, salt and peppers, and 1 cup cheese until combined. Stuff each peppers with the mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese along with any other topping of choice (avocado, cilantro, etc) on top of each pepper and cook for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to top peppers with your toppings of choice. Sliced avocado, fat-free sour cream, and cilantro make excellent options.