Enchilada Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe submitted by Erica

Recipe from Ambitiouskitchen.com


3 bell peppers, cut in half and seeded

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 pound ground chicken or turkey

1/2 cup cilantro, plus more for garnish

1/2 onion, diced

1/3 cup egg whites

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup red enchilada sauce, plus more for topping (I typically use 1 can)

1/2 cup reduced fat cheese of your choice (I like colby jack)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine chicken, quinoa, egg whites, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and enchilada sauce. Mix well.
Stuff each pepper half with the mixture. Top pepper with 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon of cheese. Bake for 45 minutes.
Serves 6