Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 125 ml (½ cup) rice
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 375 g (3/4 lb) ground chicken
  Or ground turkey or beef
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika
• 125 ml (½ cup) water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 green bell peppers
  You can also use red, orange or yellow peppers.
• 60 ml (¼ cup) grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 200^oC (400^oF). 
2. In a small pot, cook the rice as indicated on the package. 
3. Meanwhile, cut the green bell peppers in half from top to bottom (splitting the stem) and remove the seeds. 
4. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion and chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. 
5. When the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat and add the egg, garlic, cooked rice, paprika and water. Add salt and pepper and Set aside. 
6. Fill each half pepper with the chicken and rice mixture. Spread the grated cheddar cheese over each pepper half and place the stuffed pepper halves in the baking dish.
7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the peppers are cooked.

Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes.