Egg Turkey Stuffed PeppersThis is a Free Healthy Recipe from Evie Nutrition – Egg & Turkey Stuffed Peppers

EGG & TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Serves: 4

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Nutrition per serving:

329 kcal        

12g Fats

 11g Carbs        

43g Protein

EGG & TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS: Ingredients

4 eggs

4 egg whites

2 tbsp. almond milk

1 tsp. coconut oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey

2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. cumin

2 cups (60g) spinach, chopped

4 red medium bell peppers

½ cup (50g) cheese (dairy or plant-based)

parsley, chopped to serve

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Firstly heat your oven to 400F (200C). Meanwhile beat the eggs, egg whites and milk, then set aside.

Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins until softened and browned.

 Add in the turkey, oregano and cumin, season with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is cooked through, about 5 mins. Next add the spinach, and mix until it wilts about 2 mins.

 Increase the heat and add in the eggs. Pull the eggs across the skillet with a spatula. Repeat for about 3 mins until eggs are cooked. Then set aside.

 Cut the peppers horizontally and remove the seeds, then stuff with the scrambled eggs and turkey.

 Place the peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle them with grated cheese.

 Bake in the oven for 15 mins, until cheese, has melted and the edges have browned.

 Lastly, before you serve sprinkle with chopped parsley.

HOW IS EGG & TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS HEALTHY?

This protein rich recipe is delicious containing the right balance of protein, fats and complex carbohydrates for a balanced meal. Additionally, egg and turkey both contain good amounts of protein needed for normal bodily functions and provide the building blocks for your hair, nails, skin cells, neurotransmitters, enzymes and hormones that keep us healthy and strong. Moreover, the peppers provide a fantastic source of vitamin C and minerals and apart from being delicious in this simple yet nutritious and balanced meal the cheese topping is a great source of complete amino acids and healthy fats which provides the balance in this dish resulting in its ability to keep you full and satisfied for longer. We hope you enjoy it.

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