Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
4 medium or 6 small bell peppers
1 lb turkey burger
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and diced
1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1/2 cup dried currants
1-6 oz container feta cheese
Olive oil
Par boil the peppers for 1-2 minutes, shock with cold water and set aside.
Cook burger separately, drain and set aside.
In large skillet over medium heat, saute onions till translucent. Add eggplant and garlic, cook for 2 minutes longer. Add tomato paste and precooked burger, cook for another minute, stir in wine/broth, currants, basil, salt and pepper. Cook till it reduces to almost no liquid, about 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in rice last.
Stuff peppers half way, add a tablespoon or more of feta fill the rest of the way with stuffing and top with more feta.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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