The Recipes Needed (Week 5)

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.

2. In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned. Mix with quinoa, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.

3. Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.

4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti

• 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

2. In a skillet, cook pancetta until crispy. Add garlic and sauté briefly.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan. Slowly add reserved pasta water to temper eggs.

4. Toss spaghetti with pancetta and egg mixture. Stir until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.