Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

Step 2

Cover bottom of 9x13” casserole dish with heavy duty foil and spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Cut off tops of peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Reserve tops. Slice a little off the bottom of each pepper so they can stand firmly and upright in baking dish.

Step 4

Chop onion and reserved pepper tops.

Step 5

Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper tops until soft and golden brown (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes (do not let garlic burn). Set aside to let onion mixture cool.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, onion mixture, cooked brown rice and all remaining ingredients except the cheese. Mix well.

Step 7

Spoon turkey mixture into bell peppers.

Step 8

Tightly cover peppers with heavy duty foil and bake at 400 degrees for 60 minutes or until meat thermometer reads internal temperature of about 150 degrees.

Step 9

Remove foil. Top with shredded cheese and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Check internal temperature to make sure turkey is cooked through. Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.