Hank's Stuffed Green Peppers

These are a "staple" at our house. Huge serving and a total of 8 Smart Points each. Add a salad and it's a meal! We make four at once and have enough for two evening's dinners.

Hank's Stuffed Peppers

4 large bell peppers (we use green but any color works)

1 lb. ground turkey

1 small onion, chopped

1 12 oz. can tomato sauce

1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes (we like the Southwestern style with green chiles)

1 cup uncooked white rice
1/4 t. red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper (optional)
Grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend)

Preheat oven to 350. Wash & core peppers. Blanch for 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain & remove to 8 inch square baking dish.

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Cook and stir ground turkey and onion. Drain. Add salt and/or pepper to taste.

Mix cooked rice, turkey/onion mixture, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Add red pepper flakes if desired.

Stuff peppers. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove foil, Sprinkle with desired cheese. Bake for additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy!

4 Servings. 8 Smart Points each.