Makeover Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

• 2 cups instant brown rice
• 4 medium green peppers
• 3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut tops from peppers; chop tops, discarding stems, and set aside. Remove seeds from peppers.
2. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, celery, shallot and chopped green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne. Spoon into peppers. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

instant brown rice, green peppers, italian turkey sausage, onion, celery, shallot, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-sausage-stuffed-peppers/ (may not work)