Turkey and Barley Stuffed Peppers

 

Ingredients

6-7 medium  red bell      peppers

1- pound ground turkey

1/2 of a small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 c cooked barley

1 t salt

1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

15-ounce canned tomato sauce 

3/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions 

Cut off top of the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Reset the tops.

Cook ground turkey, onion, and garlic in olive oil.

Stir in barley, seasoning, and tomato sauce.  Heat through. Suit on mozzarella.

Stuff each pepper with stuffing mixture and stand upright in an ungreased baking dish. Place tops on prppets.

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with a salad or your favorite vegetable.