Bell Pepper Bowls

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 4-5 whole carrots, peeled
  • 1 clove garlic, finely diced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Pinch of ground cumin
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 3 cups tomato sauce (no salt added), divided
  • ¼ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING

(approx. 1 bell pepper; makes 5 servings)

404 calories; 54 grams carbohydrate; 10 grams fat; 24 grams protein; 7 grams dietary fiber
Average cost for one recipe: $8.74

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash peppers, cut off tops, & slice in half vertically. Remove seeds from inside. Grate carrots. In a frying pan, brown turkey, draining excess fat, & add onions, carrots, garlic, & seasonings. Heat for 5-6 minutes. Cook rice according to box directions. Mix rice, meat, & 2 cups sauce together. Fill peppers with mixture, & pour remaining sauce on top. Cover with foil & bake in oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, & bake an additional 7 minutes.