HEALTHY QUINOA TEX-MEX STUFFED PEPPERS (21 Day Fix-Friendly)

I made this last week, and it was delicious!  A quick and easy weeknight meal that will satisfy the whole family!

21 Day Fix Healthy Quinoa Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

HEALTHY QUINOA TEX-MEX STUFFED PEPPERS (21 Day Fix-Friendly)

(Modified from an original recipe at chefsavvy.com)

10 ounces lean ground turkey

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

¾ cup crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

⅛ teaspoon pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ cup cooked quinoa

½ tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

3 bell peppers, cut in half and seeded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.  Add in ground turkey and saute until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.  Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Toss in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

 

Stir in crushed tomatoes, corn, beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

 

Take off the heat and stir in cooked quinoa, lime juice and cilantro.

 

Stuff peppers with the filling and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.  Serve immediately.

 

(Leftover filling would be great simply served over rice or cooked quinoa too!)

 

21 Day Fixers!:  One half of a bell pepper would count as approximately --> 1.5 green, 1 red, 1.5 yellow containers.

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ALL THE BEST,