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22Jul, 19
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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers

I’m pretty obsessed with these little mini peppers! Have you tried them yet?!

Fun, Quick light meal idea!

Here’s what to do:

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Sweet bell peppers can be eaten either raw or cooked. They are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to our healthy lifestyle.

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs. ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen organic green peas, thawed
  • 1/3 cup fresh pesto sauce
  • sea salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)
  • 24 mini rainbow peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, just about 1 minute. Add in the ground meat, sea salt, and pepper, then cook until nicely browned and crumbled, about 5 more minutes. Stir in your peas and fresh pesto sauce, then remove from heat.Taste test and adjust seasonings or pesto if desired. (I usually add a bit more pesto…that’s just me)Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up on your prepared baking tray as shown.Fill each pepper carefully with pesto-turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese.Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is nicely melted. Serve immediately and totally enjoy!

❤Rachel

   

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