Healthy Recipe: Taco Stuffed Peppers
We’re always looking for healthy, weeknight dinners that offer a little variety without taking FOREVER to prepare. These taco stuffed peppers are quick and easy and use ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and pantry. Feel free to adjust the recipe to your liking by adding extra veggies to the turkey mixture or swapping out the meat for black beans.
What You Need:
½ cup quinoa1 cup chicken stock1 TBSP chili powder1 tsp salt1 tsp ground black pepper5 tsp ground cumin½ tsp paprika¼ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp red pepper flakes¼ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon garlic powder1 TBSP olive oil1 small onion, minced1 lb. ground turkey1 cup spinach, chopped3 orange bell peppers (or any color peppers of your choice)1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheeseWhat To Do:
Thoroughly rinse quinoa and combine with chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.Combine all seasonings in a bowl and mix until incorporated.While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Crumble ground turkey and seasoning mixture into onions and cook until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle in chopped spinach and stir until spinach is wilted.Remove from heat, add salsa and quinoa and stir until combined.Cut peppers in half lengthwise and arrange cut side up in a 9 x 13 in. baking dish. Scoop filling into each pepper and sprinkle with cheese.Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, increase heat to 400°F, and continue cooking for another 30 minutes.Top with cilantro, if desired.
