Left-over Christmas Turkey Stuffed Peppers

 

What to do with Christmas Dinner left-overs

 

Left-over Christmas turkey stuffed peppers are the delicious, healthy, kid-friendly dinner you need to use up Christmas day left-overs. A protein-packed, veggie-laden, hassle-free meal that everyone will love—especially the cook!


Here's what you'll need:

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp. almond milk
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 450g left-over turkey
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 2 cups (60g) spinach, chopped
  • 4 red medium bell peppers
  • ½ cup (50g) cheese (dairy or plant-based)
  • parsley, chopped to serve

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Heat oven to 200°C.
  2. Beat the eggs, egg whites and milk, then set aside.
  3. Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened and browned.
  4. Add in the turkey, oregano and cumin, season with salt and pepper. Cook until the turkey is heated through, about 5 minutes. Then add the spinach, and mix until it wilts about 2 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Cut the peppers horizontally and remove the seeds, then stuff with the scrambled eggs and turkey.
  7. Place the peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle them with grated cheese.
  8. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the edges have browned.
  9. To serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

 

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