Ingredients

4 cups brown rice

8 large bell peppers (any color)

1 pound ground turkey breast

1 onion, chopped

2 cups mushrooms sliced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons chili pepper

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 teaspoon parsley

1/2 - 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Preparation

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  1. Prepare the rice according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, cut the tops from the peppers and remove and discard the stems and seeds.

  3. Steam peppers 7 - 8 min - set aside

  4. In a large bowl, combine the rice, and herbs. Mix thoroughly.

  5. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute onion, mushrooms, garlic and the turkey until fully cooked.

  6. Stir into rice mixture.

  7. Add 1 1/2 cups sauce. Stir to combine.

  8. Spoon into the pepper shells. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup sauce mixture.

  9. Place in two 13" x 9" baking dishes.

  10. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour @ 350.

270 calories