Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (mixed colours), tops cut off and deseeded
• 300g lean turkey mince
• 150g cooked brown rice
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 50g reduced-fat cheddar, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add turkey mince and brown for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, rice, cumin, and paprika. Simmer 5 minutes. Season well.

5. 5

   Fill each pepper with the turkey mixture. Place in a baking dish.

6. 6

   Top with grated cheese. Bake 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender.