Name: Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 388.77 grams
Ingredients: 1 cup of quinoa, uncooked (170 g); 2 cups (16.9 fl oz) of spring Water (504 g); 1 dash of salt, table (0 g); 1 serving of sausage, turkey, fresh, cooked (57 g); 1/2 cup of soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared (120 g); 1/4 tsp of oil, grapeseed (1 g); 1 tbsp of parsley, fresh (4 g); 2 tsps of rosemary, fresh (1 g); 3 rings (3" dia., 1/4" thick) of peppers, sweet, red, raw (30 g)

A wholesome, protein-rich dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, fluffy quinoa, herbs, and vegetables. This nutrient-dense meal provides a balanced combination of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, fiber, and antioxidants, making it ideal for heart health and weight management.

Ingredients

or1 cup of quinoa, uncooked (170 g)

or2 cups (16.9 fl oz) of spring Water (504 g)

or1 dash of salt, table (0 g)

or1 serving of sausage, turkey, fresh, cooked (57 g)

or1/2 cup of soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared (120 g)

or1/4 tsp of oil, grapeseed (1 g)

or1 tbsp of parsley, fresh (4 g)

or2 tsps of rosemary, fresh (1 g)

or3 rings (3" dia., 1/4" thick) of peppers, sweet, red, raw (30 g)

Preparation

Using a large saucepan, stir the quinoa, salt, and water together. Boil the mixture in high-heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cover the saucepan. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is almost completely absorbed.

Remove the cover and let the dish stand for 5 more minutes. Stir in the turkey together with the rest of the ingredients.

Fill the pepper with cooked quinoa mixture and put it on a slightly greased 13 x 9” baking dish. Bake the stuffed peppers for 15 minutes at 3500F heat.

Nutritional information

	Per 100 g	Per portion (65 g)	% DRI
Energy	206 kcal	134 kcal	7 %
Fat	5 g	3 g	5 %
Fatty acids, total saturated	1 g	1 g	3 %
Cholesterol	14 mg	9 mg	3 %
Sodium	185 mg	120 mg	5 %
Carbohydrate	30 g	19 g	6 %
Sugars	1 g	1 g
Fiber	3 g	2 g	9 %
Protein	11 g	7 g

Recipes ofIola Prieto

Nutritional Therapist · B8120181569

IKhan Move and StayMoving...

Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Monday, May 23, 2022