Ingredients

• bell peppers - 4 large
• ground turkey - 1 pound
• cooked rice - 1 cup
• onion - 1 medium, chopped
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• diced tomatoes - 1 can (14.5 oz)
• cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste
• dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• paprika - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2.

   Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.

3. 3.

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.

4. 4.

   Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

5. 5.

   Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6. 6.

   Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese.

7. 7.

   Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.

8. 8.

   Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

9. 9.

   Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. 10.

    Let cool slightly before serving.