Stuffed Bell Peppers under 380 calories 😋

Here's a healthy and delicious recipe for Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers, using 1 lb of ground turkey and keeping each serving under 400 calories for three people.

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (Serves 3)

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)

3 large bell peppers (any color)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)

1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (no salt added)

1/2 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Bell Peppers: Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If they don’t stand upright, trim a small piece off the bottom to balance them.

3. Cook the Turkey Mixture:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.

Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the diced tomatoes and cooked quinoa (or rice). Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

4. Stuff the Peppers:

Spoon the turkey mixture into each bell pepper, filling them to the top.

Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and enjoy!

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories: ~380

Protein: ~35g

Carbs: ~25g

Fat: ~15g

This recipe is hearty, flavorful, and fits perfectly within a lower-calorie diet!