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Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers⏱ 75 min total
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Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Per 1 serving · 487 g · 19 ingredients

Calories
476
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    34g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    36g
    30% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    43% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (487 g) has 476 calories, with 34 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and Vitamin A (39% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 32% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
98cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.1g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
10 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein67%
  • Dietary fiber41%
  • Vitamin A39%
  • Vitamin C251%
  • Vitamin E33%
  • Vitamin K26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline18%
  • Calcium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium24%
  • Saturated fat32%
  • Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 60 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cook quinoa according to package directions, then fluff with a fork and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and hot sauce to the onion mixture, sauté for 1 minute. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix in paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and fresh cilantro. Cook until liquid evaporates, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Combine the turkey mixture with quinoa in a bowl and toss to mix. Stuff the mixture into peppers placed in a 13x9 baking dish, open side up. Bake for 40 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven, top each pepper with shredded cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Serve topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and avocado slices.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (487 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A349 μg
39%
Vitamin C226 mg
251%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E5 mg
33%
Vitamin K32 μg
26%
Thiamine1 mg
57%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
45%
Niacin11 mg
69%
Vitamin B61 mg
101%
Folate (B9)182 μg
45%
Vitamin B121 μg
53%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
50%
Choline102 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium188 mg
19%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium1,200 mg
26%
Magnesium114 mg
27%
Phosphorus490 mg
70%
Zinc5 mg
42%
Copper0.4 mg
43%
Manganese1 mg
34%
Selenium32 μg
58%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene44 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene3,031 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride11 μg—
Fructose5 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose5 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene1,522 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol59 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch10 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 476 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 90min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

One serving of Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (1 serving) has 476 calories, which works out to 98 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (67% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

558 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers?

10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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