Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 medium sized fresh bell peppers Red peppers have the most flavor.
2 (20 oz.) packages ground turkey
1/2 cup sweet onionWashed, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic (or 1 T garlic powder)Washed, peeled and finely chopped
2 eggs
1 cup cooked white rice 
1 cup tomato sauce 
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
½ teaspoon salt 
¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 375, 15 minutes before cooking.
2Cut peppers in half lengthwise (or cut off the tops if the peppers are short and stout). Remove seeds and membranes. Wash and dry the peppers and set them aside.
3Mix all other ingredients (except tomato sauce)in a large mixing bowl
4Stuff the peppers and place them on a non-stick baking pan (or a pan lined with aluminum foil) Pour sauce over bell peppers, Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours, until golden brown.Internal temperature needs reach 165 degrees.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates