High Protein Stuffed Pepper Casserole
A wholesome and hearty casserole packed with protein, featuring ground turkey or chicken, quinoa, beans, and vibrant veggies, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground turkey or chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped peppers, quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- If using cheese, uncover the dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness. For meal prep, divide the casserole into individual-serving containers for easy lunches throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg