Stuffed bell peppers

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

Step 2

Cook rice in beef broth

Step 3

Cut the tops off the peppers, set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground Turkey, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and put into a bowl.

Step 5

Add a drizzle of olive oil to pan and cook chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant

Step 6

Add zucchini, stir and cook until medium softened

Step 7

Add tomatoes and tomato paste

Step 8

Add salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Add parsley, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Mix well and then add to bowl with turkey meat

Step 9

Add half cup of Mexican cheese and half a cup of mozzarella

Step 10

Add spaghetti sauce to mixture. Mix all ingredients together

Step 11

Add cooked rice to meat mixture

Step 12

Line sliced pepper Jack cheese inside bell peppers, only about 1/2 a slice

Step 13

Stuff bell peppers with meat mixture

Step 14

Top with a little Mexican cheese

Step 15

Place tops of bell peppers back on top

Step 16

Drizzle peppers with olive oil

Step 17

Add water to dish and cover with foil

Step 18

Bake covered for 20-30 minutes

Step 19

Uncover and cook for another 10-20 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers and lightly browned