Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy take on stuffed bell peppers using turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, quinoa, diced tomatoes, and spices.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs.
- These peppers can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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