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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa & Turkey — Healthy Dinner Recipe

April 7, 2026

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with seasoned turkey and quinoa, baked until golden — a complete, impressive healthy dinner that's high in protein and vitamins.

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Total

50 min

Servings

4 DIFFICULTY

Medium

INGREDIENTS:

4 large bell peppers (any color)
300g lean ground turkey
1 cup quinoa (cooked)
1 can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ cup shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat and prep peppers. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place cut-side up in a baking dish.
Cook the filling. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, then add the garlic. Add ground turkey and cook for 6–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Mix in quinoa and tomatoes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cooked quinoa and drained diced tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning — this is your filling!
Stuff the peppers. Spoon the turkey-quinoa filling generously into each pepper, pressing it in firmly. Top each one with shredded mozzarella.
Bake until golden. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden, and peppers are tender.

💚 Why It's Good For You

Bell peppers are one of the highest vitamin C foods — more than oranges!
Quinoa provides complete plant protein alongside the turkey
Ground turkey is a lean, high-protein alternative to ground beef
Makes a nutritionally complete, balanced meal all in one dish

💡 Tips & Swaps

Make it ahead: Stuff peppers and refrigerate, unbaked, for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.

Vegetarian: Replace turkey with black beans or extra quinoa.

Gluten-free as written.

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