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Turkish Stuffed Peppers

Delicious Turkish Stuffed Peppers for Cozy Family Dinners

Experience the rich flavors of Turkish Stuffed Peppers, a customizable vegetarian dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Baking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 311
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Green Bell Peppers Choose small for individual servings or larger ones if halved.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Rice Long-grain rice is recommended.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh and finely chopped.
  • 2 medium Tomato Fresh and finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste For richness.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Freshly chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For Garnish
  • 10 pieces Cherry Tomatoes Optional.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Slices Optional.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut off the tops of the green bell peppers and remove seeds.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, onion, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, parsley, dried mint, black pepper, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Stuff each pepper with 1-2 tablespoons of the rice mixture. Arrange them upright in a baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, dried mint, and hot water. Pour over the stuffed peppers.
  5. Cook on stovetop for 15 minutes, then simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  6. If oven-proof, transfer to the oven; otherwise, move to a baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  7. Let the stuffed peppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store cooked peppers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze uncooked ones in safe bags.

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