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Lean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Submitted by Joy Isaacs, Mrs. Wages Test Kitchens

Cook’s Note: You may either make the salsa from fresh tomatoes and Mrs. Wages Chipotle and Garlic Salsa Mix or buy prepared salsa at the store to save time.

Yield: 10 servings 
Prep: 40 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes 

Ingredients
5 large red or green bell peppers
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup prepared Mrs. Wages Chipotle and Garlic Salsa
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup hot water
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, keeping stems intact.  Remove seeds and ribs from peppers and discard.
3. In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink.  Remove from the heat.
4. Stir in the rice, salsa, yogurt and green onions.  Fill each pepper with about ½ cup filling.
5. Place peppers in a shallow roasting pan.  Combine water and Worcestershire sauce; add to pan.  Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.  Remove and discard foil.  Spoon sauce over peppers and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.