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Turkey and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell pepper halves filled with seasoned ground turkey, rice and tomato, baked with a little cheddar.

Ingredients

• 4 bell pepper, large, halved and seeded
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Set the pepper halves cut side up in a baking dish.
2. Cook the onion in the oil 4 minutes, add the garlic and turkey and cook until no pink remains, about 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice, 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, the seasoning and salt.
4. Fill the peppers, pour the remaining sauce around them, cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
5. Uncover, sprinkle with the cheddar and bake 10 minutes more, until the filling reaches 165 F (74 C) and the peppers are tender.