Egg and turkey stuffed peppers
Course: BreakfastCuisine: SpanishDifficulty: BeginnerServings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
329
kcalFat
12
gramsCarbs
11
gramsProtein
40
gramsPeppers stuffed with eggs and turkey is one of the most nutritious breakfast recipes you can eat. Did you know that eggs have almost all the vitamins and minerals needed for survival? That’s what makes this recipe so special.
Ingredients
4 eggs
4 egg whites
2 tbsp. almond milk
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb. (450g) lean ground turkey
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. oregano
2 cups (60g) spinach, chopped
4 red medium bell peppers
½ cup (50g) cheese (dairy or plant-based)
Parsley, chopped to serve
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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 minutes until softened and browned.
- Add in the turkey, oregano and cumin, season with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Then add the spinach, and mix until it wilts about 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat and add in the eggs. Pull the eggs across the skillet with a spatula. Repeat for about 3 minutes 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 minutes, until cheese has melted and the edges have browned.
- To serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Gluten free and low-carb