Spicy Filled Bell Peppers

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Step 1

Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the rice under cold water, then put it in a saucepan with some water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is partially cooked. Take it off the heat when done.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, warm up a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook it, breaking it apart as it browns, until it’s no longer pink but not fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain any grease from the pan.

Step 3

In a big bowl, mix the partially cooked rice, turkey, tomato sauce, egg, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the herbs—basil, oregano, and parsley—until everything is well combined.

Step 4

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. If needed, slice a little off the bottoms so they can stand up straight in your baking dish. Arrange the peppers standing upright and fill each one with the turkey and rice mixture. If you have any extra filling, spoon it around the peppers in the dish. Cover everything with foil.

Step 5

Pop the dish in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, until the filling is fully cooked and piping hot. Let them cool a bit before serving.