Italian Stuffed Peppers

Name: Italian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or up to ½ teaspoon if you like more spicy); 1 can no salt added diced tomatoes (with juices, 15 ounces); 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (farro, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or orzo (if using orzo, undercook it slightly)); 1 cup shredded Mozzarella (provolone (or a mix)); ½ cup Parmesan (divided); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

"I have a fresh twist on a house favorite today: Italian Stuffed Peppers. Sweet bell peppers stuffed with a savory blend of ground chicken or turkey, Italian herbs and cheeses, and the whole grain of your choice, each stuffed pepper is its own tidy and complete healthy dinner package. A few weeks ago, I baked Mexican Stuffed Peppers, and they reminded me of just how fantastic stuffed peppers are as their own mini recipe genre. It had been ages since I cooked them, likely since these Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Stuffed ..."

INGREDIENTS

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4 large red bell peppers

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2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

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1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)

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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or up to ½ teaspoon if you like more spicy)

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1 can no salt added diced tomatoes (with juices, 15 ounces)

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1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (farro, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or orzo (if using orzo, undercook it slightly))

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1 cup shredded Mozzarella (provolone (or a mix))

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½ cup Parmesan (divided)

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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