Spiralized Zucchini, Quinoa and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Spiralized Zucchini, Quinoa and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

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    Choose firm, glossy bell peppers that are wide a the top and at the base so the peppers will easily stand on their own when stuffed with the spiralized zucchini, quinoa and ground turkey mixture.

    Ingredients

    • 6 bell peppers of assorted colors
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 medium zucchini (spiralized or diced, about 4 cups)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seed (crushed)
    • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
    • 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
    • 4 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 1
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 2265 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 90 g 139.08%
    • Saturated Fat: 21 g 107.2%
    • Trans Fat: 1 g %
    • Cholesterol: 347 mg 115.79%
    • Sodium: 2155 mg 89.79%
    • Calcium: 792 mg 79.24%
    • Potassium: 4714 mg 134.68%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 23 mg 125.44%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 224 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 34 g 135.16%
    • Sugar: 40 g
    • Protein: 148 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 2 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 20 g
    • Vitamin A 188.5%
    • Vitamin C 369.28%
    • Vitamin D 17.97%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat9
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch10
    • Exchange - Vegetables12
    • Exchange - Lean Meat14
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total8 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total7 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy1 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total12 oz-eq

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