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Simple Margherita Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 lb chopped cooked turkey or chicken breast
  • 2 cups prepared/precooked quinoa
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large bunch fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Juice of a fresh squeezed lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil. or extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees f
  • Slice 3 bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds.
  • Place peppers in a large pot of boiling water for just 3 minutes, then drain well, and let dry on paper towels.
  • Place peppers in a glass 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients very well in a large glass bowl (besides peppers), scoop into prepared peppers.
  • Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes until just heated through.