Roasted Bell Pepper Bites

Roasted Bell Pepper Bites

Serve as an appetizer or make a meal out of these delicious baby peppers loaded with ground turkey, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Ingredients

• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 onion, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cravings Restaurant Style Salsa, plus another ½ cup for topping
• 21 mini rainbow peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp light sour cream
• 2 tbsp sliced black olives
• 1 jalapeno, sliced thin (optional)
• chopped cilantro, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper (or aluminum foil lightly sprayed with oil).
2. Spray oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/2 cup Fresh Cravings Restaurant Style Salsa, mix well and simmer on medium for about 5 minutes, remove from heat.
4. Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.
5. Fill each with cooked ground turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, if using.
6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
7. Remove from oven and top with black olives, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.