Ricotta Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb assorted mini peppers
• 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat grated parmesan cheese
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt, optional
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook turkey bacon and chop it into small pieces.  Set aside.  Cut peppers in half, lengthwise, removing seeds and ribs. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, turkey bacon, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.  Fill peppers with the cheese mixture.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes r until ricotta is set and cheese is melted.