Quinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed TomatoesQuinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes
Quinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

Quinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

Italian flavors, quinoa, and extra-lean ground turkey are stuffed into juicy tomato shells for a satisfying protein-packed meal.
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Quinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes
Quinoa & Baby Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time70 Minutes
Calories315
Ingredients
â…“ cup tricolor quinoa
â…” cup Fresh Thyme Organic low-sodium vegetable broth
4 large tomatoes (11 to 12 oz. each)
1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil
â…“ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz. extra-lean ground turkey
½ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt
¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme ground black pepper
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach, chopped
3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme Italian salad dressing
1½ tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
Directions

â…“ cup tricolor quinoa  

â…” cup Fresh Thyme Organic low-sodium vegetable stock 

4 large tomatoes (11 to 12 oz. each) 

1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil 

â…“ cup finely chopped onion 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

12 oz. extra-lean ground turkey 

½ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt 

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme ground black pepper 

1 cup loosely packed baby spinach, chopped 

3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 

3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic–Italian salad dressing 

1½ tsp. dried Italian seasoning 

1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse under cold running water; drain well. Transfer quinoa to a small saucepan. Add broth; bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and gently simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with fork.
  3. Use a serrated knife to cut tops from tomatoes; discard tops. Using a melon baller, remove and discard pulp. Place tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add turkey, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally to break into small crumbles.
  5. Add quinoa, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian dressing, and Italian seasoning to turkey mixture; toss to combine. Spoon filling into tomato shells, slightly mounding filling. Place filled tomatoes in an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is hot. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving. 
Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 316 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 43 mg cholesterol, 445 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 25 g protein. Daily values: 67% vitamin A, 57% vitamin C, 4% calcium, 14% iron.

10 minutes
Prep Time
70 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
315
Calories

Directions

â…“ cup tricolor quinoa  

â…” cup Fresh Thyme Organic low-sodium vegetable stock 

4 large tomatoes (11 to 12 oz. each) 

1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil 

â…“ cup finely chopped onion 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

12 oz. extra-lean ground turkey 

½ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt 

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme ground black pepper 

1 cup loosely packed baby spinach, chopped 

3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 

3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic–Italian salad dressing 

1½ tsp. dried Italian seasoning 

1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse under cold running water; drain well. Transfer quinoa to a small saucepan. Add broth; bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and gently simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with fork.
  3. Use a serrated knife to cut tops from tomatoes; discard tops. Using a melon baller, remove and discard pulp. Place tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add turkey, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally to break into small crumbles.
  5. Add quinoa, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian dressing, and Italian seasoning to turkey mixture; toss to combine. Spoon filling into tomato shells, slightly mounding filling. Place filled tomatoes in an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is hot. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.