Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 md. red; green capsicums, even in size; 3/4 cup rice; 4 tbsp. olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tbsp. pinenuts; 1 tsp. salt; 3 lg. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped; 1/4 tsp. ground pepper; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 2 tsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 md. red
green capsicums, even in size
3/4 cup rice
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 tbsp. pinenuts
1 tsp. salt
3 lg. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

1
In a bowl cover rice with boiling water and stand until it cools to room temperature.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
3
Heat 2 tbsp.
4
of oil in a saucepan; add the onion and saute until pale golden.
5
Add pine nuts and fry for a minute.
6
Add drained rice and salt and continue to stir until rice is translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup boiling water, spices, sugar and parsley.
8
Reduce heat and cook a further 15 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed.
9
Allow to cool completely.
10
Cut the tops off the capsicums and remove the seeds.
11
Fill with rice stuffing without packing tightly, and cover with the lids.
12
Arrange close together in a heavy pan and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
13
Pour over 1/2 cup boiling water; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until rice and capsicums are tender.
14
Add more water if necessary to avoid burning.
15
Cool in pan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 md. red, green capsicums, even in size, 3/4 cup rice, 4 tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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