When we say spicy to describe this entree, we mean it in the sense of “full of flavor,” not “hot.” If you like things hot, kick it up a notch with a little jalapeno or by choosing a hot salsa over a mild. Easy to tweak to your tastes, this south-of-the-border gem will set your tongue dancing.
Ingredients
- 5 bell peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ lb. 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and chopped
- ½ cup part-skim cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the white pithy ribs along with the seeds and stems.
- Spray baking dish with olive oil spray and arrange peppers in the dish.
- Spray a large non-stick skillet with the olive oil spray. Saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until it starts to brown. If the onions and garlic start to stick, add a splash of water or broth to deglaze the pan.
- Add the ground turkey to the pan, cooking until lightly browned and breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and coriander.
- Next add the salsa, the quinoa and the rice, heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped spinach.
- Pack the turkey mixture into the pepper halves so that it’s heaping, about a cup (see pictures). Sprinkle the tops with the cheddar cheese and bake about 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Serve immediately.
Modify for the Grill: Wrap the stuffed pepper halves in lightly oiled tinfoil and cook covered on the grill over medium heat until the peppers are tender (30-40 minutes).
Nutrition Facts
5 servings per container
Serving Size 576 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 545 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18.5g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.5g | 30% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 153mg | 52% | |
| Sodium 1040mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 9g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 23g | ||
| Protein 57g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 165.3mg | 15% | |
| Iron 6.3mg | 35% | |
| Potassium 1445mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin A 122.8mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 226.6mg | 250% | |
| Vitamin E 4.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin K 72.6mcg | 60% | |
| Thiamin 0.4mg | 35% | |
| Riboflavin 0.6mg | 45% | |
| Niacin 23.9mg | 150% | |
| Vitamin B6 1.6mg | 90% | |
| Folate 103.4mcg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 1mcg | 40% | |
| Biotin 5.4mcg | 15% | |
| Chloride 110.2mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenate 2.6mg | 60% | |
| Phosphorus 663.5mg | 50% | |
| Iodine 0.7mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 144.3mg | 35% | |
| Zinc 6.7mg | 60% | |
| Selenium 64.8mcg | 120% | |
| Copper 0.6mg | 70% | |
| Manganese 1.2mg | 50% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 7.7mcg | 20% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
93% Ground Turkey, Yellow Bell Pepper, Salsa (tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Lime Juice, Salt, And Spices And Potassium Sorbide), Cooked Brown Rice (water, Brown Rice), Quinoa, Onion, Spinach, Lowfat Cheddar Cheese (milk, Cultures, Enzymes, Salt), Garlic, Chili Powder, Cumin, Black Pepper, Coriander.
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