GUYS!! I found this recipe I created a while ago! Def wanna make them again. Sharing for you to try too!
ENJOY!
Makes 4 servings, 2 stuffed pepper halves each
•INGREDIENTS•
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
4 large bell peppers
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2-3 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup blue cheese
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup Frank’s (or other hot sauces)
Smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder (divided use)
Sea or Himalayan salt
*optional: ranch dressing (I used a homemade healthier ranch)
•INSTRUCTIONS•
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).
2. Cut bell peppers in half and clean out stem, veins and seeds.
3. Bake peppers for 20 minutes.
4. While peppers are baking, chop celery, slice green onions, and shredded carrots to and add them to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
5. Use 1/4 tsp each of smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt to season ground turkey and then brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. When peppers are finished cooking, remove and set aside to cool.
7. Add butter, 1/4 tsp each of smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Add hot sauce and 1-2tbsp water. Mix well.
8. Add cooked ground turkey to large bowl with chopped celery, green onions, and carrots. Add blue cheese and hot sauce mixture. Mix well.
9. Divide mixture evenly between prepared, cooled peppers.
10. Bake for another 10 minutes.
11. Serve immediately and garnish with more scallions and a drizzle of ranch dressing on top, if desired.