Ingredients:
5 medium green, red or yellow peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey (99% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds.
- Place in a 15x10x1-in. 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.