stuffed red peppers w/quinoa

STUFFED RED PEPPERS W/quinoa

step 1:

cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package directions. 

instead of water i use vegetable broth 

add capers about 1-2 tablespoons

set aside and let cool.

preheat oven to 400

step 2:

in a skillet add 3T olive oil or grapeseed oil in pan

mince 3 shallots and 3 garlic cloves let brown a little

1 lb ground turkey 

(let turkey brown)

*You can also Omit the meat and use chopped up mushrooms instead!

then add

1/4 C shredded red cabbage (optional)

1 pkg chopped mushrooms your choice

leftover tops from red peppers used for stuffing (chopped)

1 can of water chestnuts

1 med zuchini diced

add veg broth 

saute for 5 mins

step 3:

in a big bowl combine quinoa and cooked turkey together

then stuff about 6 red peppers 

bake uncovered in oven for 20-30 mins until peppers soften

surprise! they are really freakin good.

these are great for lunch the day after as well.