(With Ground Turkey or Lentils – Your Choice)
🕒 Ready in: 40–45 minutes
🥣 Serves: 4 (1 stuffed pepper per person)
🌿 Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cooked ground turkey
– or – 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils (for a vegetarian version) - 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or nutritional yeast
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion in olive oil for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic.
- Stir in ground turkey or lentils, and cook until heated through.
- Add quinoa, tomato sauce, and spices. Mix until well combined and warmed.
- Arrange bell pepper halves in a baking dish. Fill each with the stuffing mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese or toppings if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an extra 5–10 minutes to lightly brown.
- Serve warm, or store in fridge for up to 4 days.
✅ Why It’s Healthy:
- Bell peppers: Rich in vitamin C and low in calories
- Lean turkey or lentils: High protein with low fat
- Whole grains: Add fiber and minerals for lasting fullness
- Versatile: Can be vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free as needed
