Gluten Free Stuffed Peppers
These delicious gluten-free stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground turkey, quinoa, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Shredded cheese (optional) - 1/2 cup
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Quinoa - 1 cup, cooked
- Ground turkey - 1 pound
- Bell peppers - 6
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fill each bell pepper with the turkey-quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Sugar: 8g