Turkey and Spring Green Stuffed Peppers

These meaty stuffed peppers make a satisfying lunch or dinner option, using lean turkey mince and plenty of fresh spring greens to make a healthy filling. With a little bit of cheese for a golden topping, they are easy to make and sure to become a favourite.

Ingredients

Serves Four
4 Ramiro (pointed sweet) peppers
sunflower oil spray
1 leek, thinly sliced
250g lean turkey mince
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
250ml chicken stock
2 tbsp light soft cheese with garlic and herbs
120g spring greens, sliced
½ lemon, juiced
50g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
handful rocket, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Halve the peppers lengthways and scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon (discard the seeds). Transfer to a lined baking tray (or two smaller trays). Spray with a little oil, season, then roast for 15 mins.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and spray with the oil. Add the leek and cook for 5 mins or until softened. Add the mince and brown, stirring to break up any clumps. Add the mustard and stock and simmer for 2 mins before adding the soft cheese. Stir into the sauce until melted.
3. Add the greens, cook for 5 mins, stirring often, until wilted and the sauce coats the mince. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste.
4. Pile the filling into the peppers, scatter with the Cheddar, then return to the oven for 20 mins until the cheese is golden. Serve up 2 halves per plate with a handful of rocket.

Each Serving Contains
Fat 8g Carbohydrate 10g Protein 22.5g Fibre 3.9g

From original idea here

Turkey is one of those tasty meats that is positively good for you. It has essential nutrients that are good for the whole family. It contains:

Protein, which nourishes every cell of your body. Protein helps build muscles and bones, so is essential for childhood development. But you may not be aware that it’s also needed to stop muscle wasting, so is crucial as you get older too.

B Vitamins, which help to unlock the energy from foods. Turkey breast is a source of vitamin B6, which helps keep your red blood cells healthy and reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Selenium, which helps keep your hair and nails healthy, it is also needed to keep your immunity topped up, and is also vital as a protection against damage to your cells and tissues.
Phosphorus, is needed for normal growth and development of bones, it also helps to release the energy from food.

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All the best Jan