Stuffed Peppers

After I made the Enchiladas I had some leftover filling components that needed to be used up so I decided to make Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and they were ALSO a hit in our house with my toddler and my husband! 

Many people think "clean eating" is hard, takes too much time, and that no one else will eat it. I know, I felt the EXACT same way when I started. I was making two different meals every. single. day and let's be real that will make anyone give up. When I learned my portion control and all the DELICIOUS FOODS that were apart of it I soon realized I didn't have to make two separate meals. I could simply cook accordingly and be sure I portioned my stuff out. 
We tend to over complicate things so that is why I am sharing some delicious, fast and FAMILY-FRIENDLY "clean eating, healthy and portion fix approved" meals for you!


Enchilada Stuffed Peppers:

Ingredients:
4-6 Bell Peppers (1 colour or more, up to you!)
1-lb Ground Turkey (chicken or extra lean beef works too)
1 Med Onion diced
2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice
1 Can Diced Tomatoes (1 cup)
3/4C Drained Black Beans
1/2 Cup Enchilada Sauce(jar or homemade from Enchilada recipe)
1/2 Cup Corn (optional)
1/4 Canned Green Chillies (Optional)
4 Thin Slices of Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

Brown Ground Meat in a skillet then add onion.
Cook until translucent about 5 mins and add the rest of the
ingredients other than the cheese. 

Cook about 15 mins until flavours are incorporated ( you can add extra spices if you wish)
Core the Peppers and take out the insides or cut in half 
Fill each pepper and pack in the filling and top with a slice of Mozzarella cheese 
Place in a baking dish and bake at 350degrees for 35 mins


*Option for leftovers use in a salad for lunch the next day it is DELICIOUS!! 

Turkey, Ricotta and Spinach OH MY!

Who woulda thunk it? Clean eating tastes DELICIOUS!

I posted a picture on my facebook page last week of this freaking AMAZING lasagna that I made while at my grandparents. It got lotsa hits and many people wanted the recipe.

This recipe came from my G-Pops but it has been "kristiefied" and made into my one recipe. Let's face it. I just can NOT follow any recipe without making it my own *wink wink*

<<<<<OH YUMMMY>>>>>

Here is what you will need:

1 lb Ground Turkey

1 Med Onion diced

2 15oz Canned Diced Tomatos ( no sodium or your own)

2 Tsp Garlic Powder

3 Tsp Dried Parsely

2 Tsp Oregano

2 Tsp Basil

2 Tsp Herb De Providence ( I like spices haha) * Optional

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/4 Cup Shredded Parm Cheese

4 Cups Ricotta Cheese

1 Egg- beaten

1 Tbsp Parsley

1 Bag Spinach Chopped

9 no cook lasagna noodles ( whole grain are available out there too)

1 bag shredded Mozzarella cheese 

Here is what you will do:

Brown Turkey in a large skillet then add the diced onion- cook until onion is translucent

Stir in tomatoes and spices- once boiling-turn down and simmer 35 mins to incorporate flavours 

In a medium bowl mix together ricotta cheese, parm cheese, egg, spinach and parsley- stir to combine

Spray a large 9X11 baking dish with oil then lay down 3 noodles, a layer of meat mixture, then cheese mixture then noodles repeat until gone ending with noodles on top. Layer mozzarella on top and cover with tin foil. Pop in preheated oven @ 375F and bake for 45 mins, uncovering then bake again for 15 mins until cheese is browned and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 mins. 

Served great with side salad! 

** NOTE** If you decide to use cooked noodles you will need to add a can or two of tomato paste to thicken the meat sauce so it won't be watery. 

** Also if you find when simmering the meat sauce it gets to thick add half a cup of water- The package directions for the noodles will tell how much water for how much meat sauce to ensure the noodles cook properly. 

I would love you to share a picture when you make this recipe to my facebook page::::>> Live Your Passion-Kristie Sereda and share if you tweaked it to make it your own! 

Happy Cooking Y'all and always remember to:

STAY AWESOME & LIVE YOUR PASSION

Kristie XO