Looking for a wholesome and flavorful dish to tantalize your taste buds? Stuffed red peppers with quinoa, mushrooms, and turkey offer a delectable balance of textures and flavors that will satisfy both your cravings and your nutritional needs. These colorful and vibrant peppers are not only aesthetically pleasing but also packed with a variety of healthy ingredients, making them a perfect choice for a well-rounded meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY AND QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the quinoa: Over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. As the broth is coming to boil, add the quinoa, then stir and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and steam the quinoa until the grains pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- For the peppers: Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and add the turkey, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring with a wooden spoon and breaking up the pieces. Deglaze with the wine. While the turkey is browning, rinse the peppers and pat dry. With the pepper lying down on its side, cut off the top and remove the seeds and membrane. Repeat for the remaining peppers. Leave the stem on the top for presentation. Set aside.
- Once the turkey is browned, shut off the heat and fold in the quinoa, kale and pepitas. Mix to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if required.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko and Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly moisten and season with salt and pepper. Set the peppers on a roasting tray cut-side up and stuff each with about 1/3 cup of filling. Top each pepper half with about 2 tablespoons of panko-Parmesan topping. Cover loosely with foil, place in the center of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. When the peppers are tender and cooked through, remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Cook under the broiler to brown the panko breadcrumbs and crisp up, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and allow to rest before serving.
- To present, place 1/4 cup of Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Sauce on a plate and place the roasted, stuffed pepper halves in the middle of sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatillos onto a baking sheet. Toss the tomatillos with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place into the oven. Roast until nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Combine the tomatillos, 1/4 cup water, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, avocado, garlic, jalapenos, onions, lime juice and cilantro in a blender and puree until completely smooth. Place in the refrigerator and allow the sauce to settle before serving, so it is smooth.
TURKEY AND QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Make the tomatillo-avocado sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Season with salt and pepper and place in the oven. Roast until browned and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Combine the tomatillos, 1/4 cup water, the cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, the avocado, garlic, jalapeno, onion, lime juice and cilantro in a blender and puree until completely smooth. Place in the refrigerator and allow the sauce to settle before serving.
- Make the stuffed peppers: Bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa, then stir and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the grains pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then add the turkey, red pepper flakes and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Deglaze with the wine.
- Meanwhile, lay the peppers on their sides and trim off 1 inch from one side, leaving the stems intact; remove the seeds and membranes.
- Once the turkey is browned, shut off the heat and fold in the quinoa, kale and pepitas. Mix to incorporate thoroughly. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Combine the panko and parmesan in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons olive oil to lightly moisten and season with salt and pepper. Set the peppers cut-sides up in a flameproof baking dish and stuff each with about 3/4 cup of the quinoa filling. Sprinkle with the panko-parmesan topping. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Cook under the broiler to brown and crisp up the panko, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and allow to rest before serving.
- To serve, spread some of the sauce on each plate; place a stuffed pepper on top. Garnish with parsley and serve with the remaining sauce.
STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH QUINOA, MUSHROOMS, AND TURKEY
Kid-friendly red bell peppers stuffed with ground turkey and quinoa.
Provided by Jane
Categories Ground Turkey
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and season with salt and pepper; cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Transfer cooked turkey mixture to a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well; add additional tomato sauce as needed, until filling has the consistency of a casserole.
- Arrange red bell peppers in a baking dish and spoon an equal amount of filling into each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top each stuffed pepper with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 850.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
QUINOA AND MUSHROOM STUFFED PEPPERS
Make and share this Quinoa and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by m.lowenberg
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 1 pepper, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Cut peppers either in half or a hole in the top. Remove all seeds.
- 3. Bake peppers while preparing mix.
- 4. Heat olive oil. Saute onions, garlic, mushrooms until tender.
- 5. Mix in quinoa, water, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until water is dissolved and quinoa is tender.
- 6. Spoon mixture into peppers and bake another 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 3504.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 8.4
STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH QUINOA, PROVOLONE AND WALNUTS
From the Star Tribune, this is a hearty dish. Quinoa makes an interesting change from rice in the stuffed peppers.
Provided by sunflame13
Categories Grains
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third.
- Slice a thin layer from the base of each pepper so it sits upright. Slice off tops, remove ribs and seeds. Discard stems, chop tops.
- In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, coriander and chopped pepper tops. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 11 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and stir in parsley, walnuts and 3/4 cup of provolone. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture. Place in 2 quart baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake until peppers are tender, about 1 hour.
- Uncover, top with remaining provolone. Bake additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
QUINOA UNSTUFFED PEPPERS
This deconstructed stuffed pepper dish packs a wallop of flavor. I truly make it all the time, and I make sure my freezer's stocked with single-serve portions to take to work. -Rebecca Ende, Phoenix, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with peppers and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in quinoa. Freeze option: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED RED PEPPER WITH QUINOA AND CHICKPEAS
This is a very healthy, vegetarian main course with lots of protein from the chickpeas and quinoa. The flavors in this recipe are a blend of Persian and Mediterranean. Very easy to make and super satisfying! This freezes really well for a dinner or lunch later on (goat cheese and all!)
Provided by Katherine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mix garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, walnuts, raisins, white parts of green onions, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, mint, and cinnamon together in a bowl; stir in cooked quinoa.
- Arrange red bell pepper halves, hollow-side facing upwards, in the prepared baking sheet. Spoon quinoa mixture into each red bell pepper half.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Spoon a few teaspoons of drippings from the bottom of the baking dish over each stuffed pepper; top each with 1 tablespoon goat cheese and green parts of green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.3 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 654.2 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH QUINOA, PROVOLONE, AND WALNUTS
Walnuts and nutty-tasting quinoa are the stars in this vegetarian main. Choose short, squat bell peppers that will stand upright easily.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. Slice a very thin layer from the base of a pepper so it sits upright. Slice off top, just below stem, and remove ribs and seeds from top and bottom. Repeat with remaining peppers. Discard stems; chop tops, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, coriander, and chopped tops; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add quinoa, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 1 cup water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in parsley, walnuts, and 3/4 cup provolone; season with salt and pepper.
- Dividing evenly, stuff peppers with quinoa mixture; place in a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Uncover, and top with remaining 1/4 cup provolone; bake until cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Tips:
- Select firm, ripe red peppers: Look for peppers with smooth, unblemished skin and a deep red color.
- Cook the quinoa ahead of time: This will save you time when assembling the stuffed peppers.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: Such as cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms, for a more flavorful filling.
- Season the filling generously: With salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Pack the pepper filling tightly: This will help them hold their shape while baking.
- Top with cheese: Such as mozzarella or Parmesan, for a golden, bubbly crust.
- Bake until the peppers are tender: And the filling is cooked through. This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Stuffed red peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give stuffed red peppers a try!
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