Turkey Stuffed Plantain Boats & Dirty Rice

Turkey Stuffed Plantain Boats
Ingredients:
8 large plantains
3/4 lb. of lean ground turkey
1/2 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper finely chopped
1/2 medium onion diced
2 garlic gloves finely chopped
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt

Pre-heat oven 375 degrees
1. In large skillet, brown ground turkey. Drain fat and return to skillet.
2. In a small skillet saute peppers, onion and garlic for 5-10 minutes or until onions are translucent, and add them to the turkey, mix well.
3. Add onion powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano and salt to the turkey mixture and stir well. Remove from heat.
4. Peel plantains, cut each one length wise about halfway through and spread gently, it should look like a boat! Not completely separated. Spoon turkey mixture into each plantain, packing firmly.
5. Wrap each plantain boat in aluminum foil and place in 9x13'' baking dish.
6. Cook for 45-50 mins or until plantains are tender. Serve and enjoy!

Dirty Rice ingredients:
1 C. brown rice
1 C. black beans, drained and rinsed
14.5 oz can of fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
1 C. Hunt's no salt added diced tomatoes
1/4  medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves diced
1 T. olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of cayenne pepper

1. In a medium sauce pan add olive oil, saute onion and garlic on medium-high until the onions turn translucent.
2. Add rice, stirring continuously.
3. Add tomatoes, black beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes.
4. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
5. Stir well and enjoy!