Stuffed Peppers Using Leftovers
Leftovers are so flavorful - and can be the perfect solution to preparing quick-and-easy, budget-friendly meals. Adapt this recipe to use the ingredients in your fridge!
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 ¼ lbs ground turkey (15% fat - or alternative protein of your choice)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- Dash of cayenne, optional
- 6 oz goat cheese
- ¾ cup cooked chickpeas (or bean of choice)
- 2 cups spinach, packed, chopped
- 1 red onion, small
- ½ cup corn kernels, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds.
- Arrange in a 9x9 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients.
- Distribute the turkey filling evenly among the peppers.
- Put the pepper top back on top of the pepper (covering the turkey filling)
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until your protein is fully cooked through.