Slow Cooker Orzo Stuffed Peppers
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4-5
 
Ingredients
  • 1.5 Pounds of Ground Turkey Breast
  • 1 Can Each of Black Beans, Drained + Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Drained
  • 2¼ Cups of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1.5 Cups of Cooked Orzo
  • 1 Cup of Frozen Corn, Defrosted
  • Teaspoon each of Cumin + Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Each of Dried Oregano + Garlic Powder
  • Salt/Pepper to Taste
  • 4-5 Large Bell Peppers, Tops and Seeds Removed (5 Fit in my Slow Cooker)
  • Fresh Cilantro, Optional
  • ½ Cup of Water
  • Vegetable Cooking Spray
Instructions
  1. Combine ground turkey breast, beans, tomatoes, 1 cup of cheese, orzo, corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and oregano. Stir together until all ingredients are combined. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
  2. Stuff the bell peppers evenly with the turkey mixture and place in the slow cooker (spray with vegetable cooking spray), stuffed side up. Add water around the bottom of the peppers. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
  3. When peppers are tender to the touch, sprinkle remaining cheese on top of them and cover. Cook on low for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
  4. This makes 4-5 Servings. For 4 Servings (1 Stuffed Pepper per person), it is 3 Freestyle Points. For 5 Servings, it is 2 Freestyle Points. Enjoy!
Recipe by Dee Dee Does at https://deedeedoes.com/delicious-weight-watchers-freestyle-slow-cooker-recipes/