Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers with Lauri Lee's Adobo Seasoning Blend

Delicious Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers with Lauri Lee's Adobo Seasoning Blend
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Puerto Rican
Keyword: Lauri Lee's, Low Sodium, Stuffed Peppers
Yield: 4
Author: Carmen Z
Cost: 15.00

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Materials

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice or broccoli rice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Lauri Lee’s Ultra Low Sodium Adobo Seasoning
  • 8 tsp olive oil
  • 4 red bell peppers tops removed, seeds and ribs removed
  • 3 tbsp reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground turkey and break it into very small pieces using a wooden spoon. Season the turkey with adobo seasoning and pepper and continue stirring. Allow the turkey to cook until lightly browned
  • Add the garlic and continue cooking until garlic becomes aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cauliflower rice, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning and stir to fully incorporate.
  • Add a ½ cup of water to the turkey mixture and stir to combine. Remove pan from heat.
  • Pour a ½ cup of water into the slow cooker and then add the 4 stuffed  peppers. the cooked turkey filling evenly amongst the 4 red peppers.
  • Cook the peppers on low for 4½ to 5 hours or until very tender. When done, carefully remove each pepper with tongs.
  • When ready to serve, top each pepper with ¾ tablespoon of  parmesan cheese.
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