Stuffed Bell Peppers

Boiled and ready to be stuffed!

The filling after all mixed together.

• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
• 2/3 cup organic spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 assorted medium sweet bell peppers (red orange and yellow)
• 2 oz fresh grated Parmesan cheese (mozzarella if you don’t have Parmesan)

1. Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium, cover and continue to boil for 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add oil and onions to a large sauté pan over medium-high. Sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add turkey, sauce and seasoning. Cook until turkey is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add Spinach, salt, and black pepper, cooking, covered, for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
3. Fill a large pot half-full with water and bring to a boil. Cut tops from bell peppers and remove all seeds. Add bell peppers and tops to water and return to a boil. Cook, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove bell peppers and dry on paper towel.
4. Drain rice and add to turkey mixture. In a glass dish, stand bell peppers and fill with turkey-rice mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes.

These were kid tested and approved too!  So delicious!