Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 1b ground lean turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (with italian seasoning is better)
  • tomato sauce- enough to cover bottom of a casserole dish
  • 2 TBLS canola oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Preheat overn to 400 degrees F
  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discard seeds and membranes. Place in a casserole dish- the bottom of the dish should be covered with a thin layer of tomato sauce. In a pan, add canola oil and sautee the onions until translucent (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the ground turkey and brown.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey,brown rice, and diced tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Scoop mixture into each bell pepper half.
  • Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, uncover, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes.