Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 Nature Fresh Farms® bell peppers, variety of colors
• 1 pint Nature Fresh Farms® Sweet Vibes™ Grape Tomatoes
• 2 lbs. lean ground turkey
• 2 red onions
• 20g fresh thyme ,stripped and chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 20g fresh chives ,chopped
• 20g fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion
• 2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 cup of water
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 tbsp. coarse sea salt
• 1 tbsp. cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1

   Rinse all produce under cold water. Cut the tops off of the bell peppers just enough to remove the stems, and empty the seeds. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Step 2

   In a separate mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, 10g chives, and parmesan cheese. Mix well by hand.

3. Step 3

   Preheat a large non-stick pan, add olive oil, sliced mushrooms and 1 diced red onion. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add turkey and begin browning for 4-5 minutes. Once mixture is fully cooked drain any excess liquid. Set mixture aside to cool for approximately 3 minutes.

4. Step 4

   When ready evenly divide the mixture between the 4 Bell Peppers. Cover the tops of the bell peppers with parchment and gently wrap with foil. In an oven proof baking dish bake Bell Peppers in upright position for 25-30 minutes.

5. Step 5

   In the meantime preheat another large skillet, add olive oil and diced red onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add grape tomatoes and garlic, cooking for an additional minute. Splash water and vinegar into the pan and add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a low simmer in pan for approximately 10 minutes.

6. Step 6

   When bell peppers are finished, remove the foil and place the bell peppers on a plate. Add fresh basil leaves directly to the tomato mixture and serve aside the stuffed Bell Peppers. Top with remaining chives.