Quinoa Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These Quinoa Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a perfect family friendly meal! The rich filling makes for a satisfying meal. For this recipe you will need:

• bell peppers
• olive oil
• lean ground turkey
• breadcrumbs
• parmesan cheese
• Italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• cooked quinoa
• tomato sauce
• mozzarella cheese

Before making the filling, prepare the peppers to be stuffed. Wash, cut in half and remove the seeds. Then place them in a greased baking dish. You can use green, yellow, red, or orange peppers. Large bell peppers will allow for more filling to be added.

Next, heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Then, add the ground turkey and cook until browned. While that is browning, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, sauce, italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cooked quinoa. Once the turkey is browned, add to the breadcrumb mixture.

Divide the breadcrumb mixture among peppers. Add water to the bottom of the baking dish and cover with foil. Bake the peppers at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

After 35 minutes, remove the peppers from the oven and uncover. Top with cheese and sauce and return to the oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and begins to brown. Once cheese is melted and starting to brown remove from oven, serve and enjoy! Check out these delicious side dishes to pair with your stuffed bell peppers.

• One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
• Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna
• Crock Pot Cowboy Soup
• Air Fryer Cube Steak
• Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu

Yes, all that needs to be changed for this recipe to be gluten free is the breadcrumbs. Substitute your favorite gluten free breadcrumbs in this recipe and if needed add some extra seasoning. Quinoa is a gluten free grain so that can stay!

To make these dairy free use your favorite dairy free parmesan and mozzarella alternatives or simply skip the cheese! This recipe will come out just as great without the added dairy.

No, go ahead and use your favorite ground meat for this recipe. Ground beef or chicken will also make this recipe taste great.

Leftovers should be allowed to cool completely and then stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Leftovers should be finished within 5 days.

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