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Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups cauliflower rice or broccoli rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 lbs. 99% lean ground turkey
• 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 8 tsp olive oil
• 4 red bell peppers, tops removed, seeds and ribs removed
• 3 tbsp reduced-fat grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup water
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey and break it into very small pieces using a wooden spoon. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and continue stirring. Allow the turkey to cook until lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and continue cooking until garlic becomes aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower rice, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning and stir to fully incorporate.
- Add a ½ cup of water to the turkey mixture and stir to combine. Remove pan from heat.
- Distribute the cooked turkey filling evenly amongst the 4 red peppers.
- Pour a ½ cup of water into the slow cooker and then add the 4 stuffed peppers.
- Cook the peppers on low for 4½ to 5 hours or until very tender. When done, carefully remove each pepper with tongs.
- When ready to serve, top each pepper with ¾ tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
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