March Madness Miniature Peppers |
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Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
24 miniature sweet red peppers |
4 ounce(s) ground turkey |
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped mushrooms |
1/4 cup(s) chopped sweet onion |
1 clove(s) garlic |
1 can(s) (15 oz) tomato sauce, divided |
1/4 cup(s) cooked brown rice |
1 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese |
1 tablespoon(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt |
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut and reserve tops off peppers; remove seeds. If necessary, cut thin slices from pepper bottoms to level.; set aside peppers.
2. In a large skillet, cook the turkey, mushrooms, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, cheeses, and seasonings; spoon into peppers. Place upright in a greased 11-in x 7-in baking dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers; replace pepper tops. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until heated through and peppers are crisp-tender.
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