{"id":3355,"date":"2019-02-26T19:13:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T19:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/?p=3355"},"modified":"2019-02-27T15:49:48","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T15:49:48","slug":"turkey-quinoa-stuffed-peppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/turkey-quinoa-stuffed-peppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"

These healthy turkey quinoa stuffed peppers are the perfect crowd-pleasers. They are easy to make and full of delicious Greek flavors. You can make them either as an easy weeknight dinner or as a meal prep for a week’s worth of clean eating lunches. Finally, these are 100% gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free.<\/p>\n

\"Turkey<\/p>\n

Hey there everybody! I’m back this week with another meal prep recipe and this time we are traveling to Greece, baby!<\/p>\n

Well, this is not your traditional Greek recipe, BUT it is filled with Greek(ish) flavors which I promise you, won’t disappoint!<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers<\/h2>\n
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  1. Peppers. <\/strong>Obvious right? Most people will use bell peppers here and it is totally fine. Also, any color will do. What I used are field grown peppers. Personal preference here.<\/li>\n
  2. Ground turkey.<\/strong> I used dark meat, but white will also do the trick. Turkey meat is very low on fat and very high in protein. I’m all for that!<\/li>\n
  3. Quinoa. <\/strong>Quinoa is not only super tasty, but it is also extremely nutritious. It contains protein and its glycemic index is low, making it an excellent carbohydrate source. Love it!<\/li>\n
  4. Onion. <\/strong>I rarely cook anything without using onions anymore. It gives so much flavor to food!<\/li>\n
  5. Roma Tomatoes.<\/strong> This type of tomato is more fleshy and is always cheaper than the other kinds at the grocery store (at least where I live!).<\/li>\n
  6. Kalamata olives. <\/strong>These are soooooo tasty, and the good news is:  they are also very nutritious as well. This type of olive is deemed as being one of the most nutritious foods on earth. <\/li>\n
  7. Garlic powder.<\/strong> Could be replaced with fresh garlic. I just find powder more convenient.<\/li>\n
  8. Fresh Dill.<\/strong> You could replace dill with mint or cilantro if you don’t like its taste.<\/li>\n
  9. Lemon Juice. <\/strong>Again, full of nutrients and adds so much flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Making the Greek Turkey Stuffed Peppers<\/h2>\n

    1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 350F.<\/p>\n

    2. Line a large baking sheet<\/strong> with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

    3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil<\/strong> in a large non-stick pan, over medium heat. Cook the ground turkey, constantly stirring and breaking it into small pieces, for about 5 minutes or until fully cooked.<\/p>\n

    4. Add the chopped onion and garlic powder<\/strong>, stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the onion is translucent.<\/p>\n

    5. Stir in the rest of the ingredients<\/strong> (except for the peppers, duuhhh!), and remove from heat.<\/p>\n

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    6. Slice the peppers<\/strong> lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the pepper halves on the baking sheet and stuff them with the mixture.<\/p>\n

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    7. Transfer to the oven,<\/strong> and bake for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

    8. Serve<\/strong> or let the pepper halves cool down for 15 minutes and place them into your meal prep containers.<\/p>\n

    Suggested Toppings<\/h2>\n

    These stuffed peppers are already very good as is, but I topped them with cilantro, crumbled feta cheese, and tzatziki. These toppings are optional, but I highly suggest you try it. The flavors they added complimented the dish perfectly, it was so, so good. <\/p>\n

    \"Turkey<\/p>\n

    Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n