Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time

00:30

Cooking Time

3+ Hours

Serves

4

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium yellow bell peppers
  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 500g turkey
  • ½ cup zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1¼ cups vegetable juice

Instructions:

  • Cut top ¼ inch off each bell pepper. Remove and discard seeds. Combine quinoa and water in small saucepan. Cook according to package directions. Remove to large bowl; cool 5 minutes.
  • Add turkey, zucchini, basil, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper to quinoa mixture; mix well. Fill each pepper evenly with quinoa mixture
  • Place peppers in Crockpot® slow cooker. Pour ¼ cup vegetable broth over peppers; pour remaining 1 cup into bottom.
  • Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH 2 ½ to 3 hours or until filling is cooked through and peppers are tender.
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