Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Salad

Lunch

Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Salad

380kcal
32gprotein
15 minprep
20 mincook
2servings
Medium

Roasted peppers filled with spiced turkey and quinoa, served on a bed of rocket with a lemon herb dressing. A satisfying, protein-rich lunch.

high-proteingluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 large red peppers, halved
  • 250g lean turkey mince
  • 100g quinoa, cooked
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups rocket
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Roast pepper halves 15 min.

  2. 2

    Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 min. Add turkey and spices, cook 8 min.

  3. 3

    Stir in quinoa.

  4. 4

    Fill peppers with turkey mixture. Bake 5 min.

  5. 5

    Serve on rocket with lemon and olive oil.

Tip: Turkey mince is one of the leanest protein sources, with around 1g of fat per 100g when using breast mince.

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