Description
A quick and healthy meal option that combines lean protein, brown rice, and colorful vegetables for a wholesome and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef (93% lean or higher)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground turkey or beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice or quinoa, diced bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with lentils or crumbled tofu. Make rice or quinoa in advance for quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg