Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 

  • 6 large bell peppers, any color

  • 2 cups wild rice, cooked

  • 1 lb. Lean ground turkey (you can substitute Tempeh for a vegan option)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 16 oz. jar crushed tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (try Daiya cheese for a vegan or non-dairy option)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

Cut off the tops of the peppers remove the seeds, trim the bottoms to help them sit flat in the skillet and rinse thoroughly. In a large pan boil the peppers for 5 minutes, remove from water and turn upside down onto a paper towel to dry.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

In a large skillet add the olive oil, garlic and onion, sauté until tender. Add the turkey and brown until thoroughly cooked.

Add the crushed tomatoes, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until blended.

Fill the peppers evenly with the mixture, place in a lightly greased 10 inch cast iron skillet. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and add the remaining cheese to the top of peppers and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

 

(Credit: dearcrissy.com/ground-turkey-stuffed-peppers-recipe/#_a5y_p=5700491)

recipes, Healthy EatingMarkyia Nichols, MDComment