Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:  

• 6 large bell peppers, any color 
  
• 2 cups wild rice, cooked 
  
• 1 lb. Lean ground turkey 
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
  
• 1 small onion, diced 
  
• 1 16 oz. jar crushed tomatoes 
  
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
  
• 1 teaspoon salt 
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper 
  
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  

 
Directions: 
 
Cut off the tops of the peppers remove the seeds, trim the bottoms to help them sit flat in the skillet and rinse thoroughly. In a large pan boil the peppers for 5 minutes, remove from water and turn upside down onto a paper towel to dry. 
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   
 
In a large skillet add the olive oil, garlic and onion, sauté until tender. Add the turkey and brown until thoroughly cooked. 
 
Add the crushed tomatoes, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until blended. 
 
Fill the peppers evenly with the mixture, place in a lightly greased 10 inch cast iron skillet. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and add the remaining cheese to the top of peppers and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 
 
(Credit: dearcrissy.com/ground-turkey-stuffed-peppers-recipe/#_a5y_p=5700491) ​