Whole30 Stuffed Peppers

I've had this recipe on rotation in my house for years now - sometimes i stuff peppers - other times i'll stuff zucchini or eggplant - i switch the ingredients around all the time - and i never measure anything, i go by eye and taste FYI - i try to change the seasonings every time i make it so it's a little different as well - but here's the basics of a healthy version of 'stuffed peppers' - also Whole30 approved

(photo is not mine - but this is pretty much what it will look like)

What You Need:
* 8 bell peppers
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion (chopped)
* 4 garlic gloves (minced)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground pepper
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1 tablespoon cumin
* 2 pounds lean ground turkey
* 1 16-oz container of salsa
(check ingredients - make sure no sugar, etc - look in cold section of food market, this is usually where you will find fresh salsa with no added ingredients) 
* 1 10-oz bag of frozen thawed and squeezed spinach or 2 cups fresh baby spinach
* 1 large avocado (sliced)

MY TIPS:
I will change up the 2 pounds of turkey with beef or chicken (doing 1/2 and 1/2; Whole30 approved) - i also will add shallots, lots of garlic, and red pepper flakes to the dish - sometimes i'll cut up some eggplant or mushrooms to the mixture - in addition i usually add twice the amount of spinach and kale as well - like i said i really try and play with this recipe a lot b/c it really is a good one! - (it freezes well too *bonus*) - play with this recipe and go by taste - i also sometimes don't even 'stuff' anything but will buy raw broccoli slaw in the bag and then top it with the mixture and make a salad that way and use avocado as my 'dressing'

Here's What You Do:
**  Preheat over 375 and oil a baking dish
**  Remove stems of peppers and remove the seeds (you can leave whole or cut in 1/2)
**  Place peppers in baking dish - brush them with olive oil - cover with tin foil - and let bake for at least 20 mins (all depends on how soft/roasted you like your peppers)
**  In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
**  Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin - cook until veggies are softened. (again add less or more whatever veggies/spices you'd like - don't limit yourself)
**  Add turkey - cook until slightly browned
**  Stir in salsa and spinach (again add to your taste) - cook another 5 mins or so
**  Remove skillet from heat
**  Carefully fill peppers will mixture
**  Cover with foil and place back in over for another 25-35 mins
**  Place slices of avocado on top when serving


HAVE ANY WHOLE30 RECIPES TO SHARE?
DO YOU TRY TO MAKE YOUR MEALS A HEALTHIER VERSION THEN THE ONE'S YOU MAY HAVE GREW UP ON?


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