Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 bell peppers (pretty when using both red and green peppers); 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced; 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, minced; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chili powder (if you don't want it quite as spicy use only 1 tablespoon); 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Hersey's); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Servings: persons

6 -8 bell peppers (pretty when using both red and green peppers)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder (if you don't want it quite as spicy use only 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Hersey's)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Wash peppers, cut off tops and remove seeds, cores and membranes.
3
Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium low heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno. Saute over medium low heat, stirring for 10 minutes or until tender.
4
Add turkey, herbs, chili powder, cocoa powder and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until turkey browns. Remove from heat.
5
Stir in brown rice, corn, peas and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
6
Pour tomato sauce in bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan.
7
Spoon turkey mixture into peppers and place in pan. Sprinkle with cheese.
8
Bake 45-60 minutes or until done.

780

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 bell peppers (pretty when using both red and green peppers), 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

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