Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe.

Ingredients:

5 medium green, red or yellow peppers
2 TSPs olive oil
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey (99% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 TSPs ground cumin
1 TSP Italian seasoning
1/2 TSP salt
1/2 TSP pepper
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar-flavored lactose-free or other cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 TSP paprika

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds.
Place in a 15x10x1" pan coated with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs.

Fill with turkey mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.

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