SPIRALIZED ZUCCHINI QUINOA AND TURKEY STUFFED PAPERS ENJOY DAN:

SPIRALIZED ZUCCHINI QUINOA AND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

                                                                                        by CHEF DAN:

makes 4 peppers

INGREDIENTS:

4 peppers of assorted colors

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

2 zucchini, spiralized

1-1/2-tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground turkey

3 garlic cloves, smashed

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried funnel seeds and mustard seeds, crushed

1/8-teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2-onion, chopped

1 (10.5 Oz)

3 cups quinoa

1/2-cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

1/4-cup fresh basil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Core peppers and bring a pot water to boil.

2.   Add peppers and boil for 10 minutes.

3.    Remove and place in a prepared baking dish.

4.   Meanwhile spiralize the zucchini and season with salt and pepper.

5.   Add 1 tablespoon oil to a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

6.   Add zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

7.   Set aside.

8.   In the same pan add remaining oil and ground turkey add next 4 ingredients sauté for 5 minutes or until turkey is browned.

9.   Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often.

10.                Stir in tomatoes and cook for another minute.

11.                Remove from heat and stir in quinoa and zucchini.

12.                Toss with Parmesan cheese and the fresh basil; season to taste.

13.                Transfer to the baking dish and fill then with turkey mixture.

14.                Top with Parmesan cheese and bake 20 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                             HEART AND SOUL IN THE KITCHEN!!