How to Make Stuffed Red Peppers with Quinoa, Mushrooms, and Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed red peppers are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This recipe takes the classic stuffed pepper to a whole new level by incorporating wholesome and flavorful ingredients such as quinoa, mushrooms, and turkey. The combination of these ingredients creates a hearty and satisfying filling that is packed with protein and nutrients, making it a perfect option for a healthy and balanced meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 8 large red bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 stuffed peppers

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and season with salt and pepper; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer cooked turkey mixture to a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well; add additional tomato sauce as needed, until filling has the consistency of a casserole.
  • Arrange red bell peppers in a baking dish and spoon an equal amount of filling into each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top each stuffed pepper with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 850mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 222mg
    • Calcium: 258mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1207mg