Description

This dish is so good, you will add it to your meal rotation. You can customize it to your preferences with different ground meats, cheese and even type or flavor of rice.

Ingredients

• non-stick cooking spray
• 6 bell peppers, your favorite color, or a combination of colors*
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 2 t. olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken or pork)
• 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 2 t. garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 c. cooked white rice, NOT raw rice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 t. Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
• 2 T. fresh chopped parsley, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Slice off tops from bell peppers; remove and discard ribs and seeds.
3. Place peppers cut side down in the baking dish; add 1 1/2 c. of water to the dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake 25 minutes.