Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Herbs
Stuffed red peppers with rice and fresh herbs for lunch
- Main DishesType
- MediumDifficulty
- 15-30 minPrep. Time
- 9Serving/Unit
Ingredients
The peppers
Red pepper, 9 medium units
The stuffing
Basmati rice, 1½ cups
or Persian rice (recommended)
Water, 2 L
Parsley, 1/4 cup
chopped
Dill, 1/4 cup
chopped
Mint, 1/4 cup
chopped
Dried oregano, 1 heaping teaspoon
Onion, 1 medium unit
chopped and fried
Canola oil, 1 tablespoon
for pre-frying the onion
Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Salt, 1 flat teaspoon
Black pepper, 1/4 flat teaspoon
The sauce
Onion, 1 medium unit
chopped
Canola oil, 2 tablespoons
for frying
Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
Mashed tomatoes, 300 g
Salt, 1 flat teaspoon
Black pepper, 1/4 flat teaspoon
Sweet paprika, 1 flat tablespoon
Water, 3 cups
boiled
Preparation
1. Boil the water (2 L) in a pot and cook the rice for 3/4 cooking for about 15 minutes.2. Mix all the stuffing ingredients in a bowl (note that the onion should be fried beforehand with a tablespoon of oil).3. Cut the pepper’s heads (do not throw them away), fill with the mixture inside and set aside (as you can see in the picture).4. The sauce: in a flat and wide pot, fry the onion in oil until golden.5. Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, and mix.6. Add the spices and mix.7. Add the boiling water and stir.8. Arrange the peppers tightly inside the pot and place the peppers’ heads on top.9. Continue to cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes. During cooking, you can carefully remove the peppers’ heads, pour the sauce over the filling and return the heads.10. Bon appetite (:
Tip
You can add 1/2 cup of pine nuts to the mixture.
Total time: ±1 hour
The preparation method also includes frying. The spices in the recipe are according to personal taste.
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| Nutritional Values | Serving/Unit | 100 Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 cal | 30 cal |
| Proteins | 4 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 1 g |
The nutritional values appearing on this website are intended to provide general information only, and do not constitute a recommendation, a substitute for consulting a specialist or receiving medical advice.
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