[Seasonal Recipes: Autumn Edition]

  • 4 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice (or regular rice if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon the turkey or chicken mixture into the bell peppers, pressing down to pack the filling.
  7. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper, and return them to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.