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easy unstuffed bell pepper skillet in a bowl topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro

Easy Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet

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Easy Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet is the perfect easy family dinner recipe!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 148
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra lean or lean ground turkey, chicken or bison
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder, divided
  • 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced* (1 cup)
  • 1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 package SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed (about 2 cups cooked rice)
  • 1 lime, juiced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Once pan is heated, add ground turkey to skillet and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Brown turkey, stirring occasionally. While turkey is browning, cook the SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed for 90 seconds in the microwave and according to package instructions.
  • When turkey is completely browned, add 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp paprika and 1/2 tsp oregano; stirring to combine.
  • Remove turkey from skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Spray skillet again with cooking spray and add the pepper and onion to cook for about 3-5 mins and until soft, add garlic, tomatoes and the remainder of seasonings; continue to stir and cook for about 2 mins and until all veggies have softened.
  • Add the turkey back into the veggies along with cooked SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed.
  • Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir everything together. Taste and season with salt & pepper or other seasonings to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

*Feel free to use any color bell pepper.
**If you enjoy cheese with meals such as this, feel free to add about 1 cup shredded cheese at the end or sprinkle cheese over the top of individual servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.7g | Protein: 16.4g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 129.5mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1410IU | Vitamin C: 71.3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.8mg