Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 6 bell peppers

• 1 lb. lean ground turkey

• 1 cup of cooked quinoa

• 1 can of reduced sodium black beans, drained

• 1 can of tomato puree

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon chili pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions:

1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey, cooked quinoa, drained can of black beans, half a can of tomato puree, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and onion powder. Stir together.

3. Stuff each of the bell peppers with the mixture evenly.

4. Place the other half of the can of tomato puree in the bottom of the slow cooker.

5. Put the stuffed bell peppers into the slow cooker so they sit flat next to one another.

6. Cover the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 326
Fat: 9.5 g
Saturated fat: 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 79 mg
Sodium: 192 mg
Carbs: 34.8 g
Fiber: 7.2 g
Protein: 28 g