Lean Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Name: Lean Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers larges; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 3/4 cup colby jack cheese shredded

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 bell peppers larges
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
15 ounces tomato sauce
3/4 cup colby jack cheese shredded

Directions

1

Cut tops off the peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and rinse. Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.
2

In a skillet, brown the turkey and onion; drain if necessary. Stir in rice, salt, garlic salt, and 1 cup of tomato sauce.
3

Stuff each pepper with the turkey-and-rice mixture, and place in an ungreased glass baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over peppers, cover and bake in a 350-degree oven for 45-55 minutes.
4

Uncover, top with cheese, and return to the oven until the cheese melts, an additional 5 minutes.