Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (40g Protein)
Bell peppers stuffed with lean ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, and melted cheese. Each pepper packs 40g protein with a satisfying Tex-Mex kick.
PROTEIN 40g
CALORIES 480
P:E RATIO 0.9
TIME 45m
YIELD 4
P:E 0.9
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded FLAVOR
1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean) 40G PROTEIN
1 cup cooked quinoa CARB BASE
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed HIGH FIBER
1 cup salsa FLAVOR
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend DAIRY
1 tsp cumin FLAVOR
1 tsp chili powder FLAVOR
1/2 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
Sour cream and cilantro for topping DAIRY
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Microwave peppers for 3 minutes before stuffing to soften them and reduce oven time.
- Reheat: Microwave for 2.5 minutes until heated through. From frozen: 4-5 minutes.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Stir cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the turkey.
04
THE MACRO PREP
Add cooked quinoa, black beans, and salsa. Mix until well combined.
05
STEP 5
Stuff each pepper generously with the turkey-quinoa mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
06
STEP 6
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
07
STEP 7
Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
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servings
- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and cilantro for topping