Thursday, August 8, 2013

Stuffed Bell Peppers (GF)



























Gluten-free Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe by Gluten Free Baking By Rachelle (Rachelle Himmelman)

Omigosh what do I say about these stuffed bell peppers, other than they are absolutely delicious, My family loves these peppers especially the stuffing. I find this to be a perfect meal in the summer as all the produce is so fresh and flavorful. These peppers are surely a crowd pleaser and so simple.

Prep time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 40-45 Minutes

Total time: 1 Hour 15 minutes

Yield: 5 full Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 5 Whole Bell Peppers (any color)
  • 1 Pound Ground Turkey
  • 2 Cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 Whole Onion Diced
  • 2 Whole Garlic Cloves (diced)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 Cup Cheese (optional)
  • 1 Can Tomato Sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large pan fill with water and bring to a full rolling boil.
  3. Cut tops off of bell peppers and remove all membranes and seeds.
  4. Boil Peppers for 3 minutes and remove and drain, place on a clean paper towel.
  5. In a large pan brown ground turkey, onion, garlic, salt, pepper.
  6. When the turkey mixture is thoroughly cooked add tomato sauce and rice
  7. *NOTE* Add rice a little at a time to ensure the mixture doesn't become to dry.
  8. Fill Bell peppers all the way to the top or heaping with the turkey mixture, sprinkle cheese on top if you desire.
  9. Cook for 40-45 minutes or until hot all the way through.

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