Stuffed Peppers

You've got to try these stuffed peppers!

8 bell peppers (go for a variety of yellow, red and orange)
2 tbsp canola or olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
16 oz ground turkey
1- 16 oz jar of salsa
1 cup brown rice
1 cup cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375.  Cut peppers in half lengthwise (from stems to bottoms) Remove seeds and white ribs.  Place peppers in a shallow 13x9 inch baking dish.  Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.  Cover, and place in oven for about 20 minutes, or until peppers begin to soften.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat.  Add onion and allow to soften (about 5 minutes) Add garlic and cook for another minute.  Add turkey, chili powder, cumin and cook, stirring often, until turkey in no longer pink.  Add salsa and brown rice and mix well.  Spoon mixture into the pepper halves and bake in oven for about 25 minutes, or until peppers are soft.  Add cheddar cheese to each pepper half and cook until cheese is melted. 

This recipe is a great twist on traditional stuffed peppers.  Here is the link for the original recipe. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/kitchen-divas-energy-boosting-stuffed-bell-peppers (I make this recipe with 3 peppers for Jeremy and I, I keep the leftover filling on hand for a quick lunch I can reheat with some rice or veggies. )