Best 14 Stuffed Sweet Peppers Recipes

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**Unveil the Culinary Symphony of Stuffed Sweet Peppers: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing stuffed sweet peppers, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds in awe. These delectable treats are crafted with vibrant bell peppers, tenderly roasted to perfection, and generously filled with a medley of savory ingredients. From the classic combination of ground beef, rice, and vegetables to the tantalizing fusion of Mediterranean herbs and spices, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer the comforting warmth of traditional fillings or the bold zest of innovative flavors, our curated collection of stuffed sweet pepper recipes will cater to your every craving. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweetness of bell peppers, the savory embrace of fillings, and the aromatic dance of herbs and spices.

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STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS



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Italian sausage and feta cheese give zest to the rice filling in these tender peppers I've prepared often over the years. When I was married in 1970, slow cookers were the rage. In our home, it's one appliance that's never gone out of style. -Judy Earl, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium sweet red peppers
2 medium sweet yellow peppers
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers; chop tops and set aside. Discard stems and seeds; set pepper cups aside. Set aside 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce; pour the remaining sauce into a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the sausage, rice, cheese, onion, tomato, parsley, olives, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and reserved chopped peppers and spaghetti sauce. Spoon into peppers. , Transfer peppers to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until sausage is no longer pink and peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Stuff couscous and beef into sweet bell peppers for a nutritious protein-packed meal. The bold colors of the antioxidant-packed bell peppers aren't just for decoration-the more bright colors you can pile onto your plate, the healthier your meal will be.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 large shallot, cut into chunks
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons tomato paste
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, dill or a combination
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
4 red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers or a mix of colors, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
3/4 cup grated asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pulse the carrots, celery and shallots in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high. Add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until light golden and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. (Add a splash of water if the mixture begins to stick.) Add the ground beef and 4 teaspoons of the tomato paste and cook, breaking the mixture up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, the parsley, raisins, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until most of the water is absorbed and the mixture gets saucy, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, toss the pepper halves with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the peppers are pliable, 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully uncover the bowl and pour out any liquid that has accumulated.
  • Stir the couscous into the beef mixture. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 3/4 cup water in the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Carefully transfer the peppers to the baking dish cut-side up and fill each pepper with the couscous mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with foil and bake until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature drizzled with the tomato cooking liquid.

CHORIZO STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS (CAN SUB SWEET PEPPERS)



Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Can Sub Sweet Peppers) image

I love the smokey flavor of poblanos, but sweet peppers may be substituted. Adjust the amount of sweet peppers used if very large. Poblanos are smaller. Don't leave off a dollop of sour cream for it mellows the taste. A dish to be ready in 30 minutes for your own fiesta. From Home Made Simple.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 -8 large poblano peppers (or sweet peppers)
16 ounces chorizo sausage, removed from casing
1 medium onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (can sub feta or parmesan)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chorizo for 6-8 minutes, gently breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in onions, garlic and corn. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, then add tomato paste, oregano, cilantro and cumin. Stir until well combined.
  • Mix in Cotija cheese, then remove from heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Slice poblano peppers lengthwise, keeping the stem intact and remove seeds. Spoon chorizo mixture into peppers and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add to the bottom of the pan, 2 tablespoons water. Grease a sheet of foil with oil on the underside. Place foil over baking dish, sealing tightly. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil (beware steam build-up) and continue to bake 15-20 minutes. Serve with dollops of sour cream.

MINI SWEET PEPPERS STUFFED WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE



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This is a quick and easy appetizer that's delicious and will add a flash of color to your buffet table. Please be sure to use the small, sweet peppers and not red hot chili peppers. This recipe comes out of a 2001 BH&G.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

30 mini sweet peppers (10 red, 10 yellow, 10 orange, if possible)
18 ounces semi-soft goat cheese
1/2 cup chives, tarragon and basil,freshly snipped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Leaving the peppers stem intact, cut a slit from the stem to the bottom tip of each pepper and remove seeds.
  • In a bowl combine the goat cheese, snipped herbs, garlic, salt and black pepper.
  • Spoon the mixture into the peppers.
  • On a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray arrange the peppers in a single layer.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until peppers are tender crisp.
  • Arrange the prepared peppers into a pyramid shape on a small platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  • Enjoy!

STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups European yogurt
1 cup freshly chopped dill
3 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Dash extra-virgin olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely grated
3 pounds ground pork butt
1 cup pre-cooked rice, such as jasmine
1/2 cup dried savory
1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
Pinch paprika, Hungarian or Spanish
30 uniform-size sweet peppers, cleaned and tops cut

Steps:

  • For the yogurt sauce: Mix the yogurt, dill, garlic, salt and oil in a bowl.
  • For the stuffed sweet peppers: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat some oil in a pan. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Transfer the onion mixture into a large mixing bowl. Fold the pork into the mixture. Add the rice, savory, dill, salt, pepper and paprika and blend well.
  • Fill the peppers with the pork mixture. Place the peppers on a baking pan with raised sides. Add enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan with foil and bake, about 30 minutes. Uncover the foil and bake, about 3 minutes. Serve the peppers with the yogurt sauce.

ITALIAN STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS



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Categories     Pepper     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings of two peppers each.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage.
12 each Italian sweet peppers or any other similar shaped peppers. Tops and seeds removed.
1 small onion, finely chopped.
1/4 teaspoon dry basil or 6 leaves of fresh chopped.
2 cloves minced fresh garlic or 1/4 tsp of garlic powder.
3 Tbl olive oil
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
3 Tbl grated Fontina.
Sauce:
4 medium tomatos, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp minced garlic, or 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
1/4 tsp dry basil or 4 chopped leaves.
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or parsley sprig. Pass Parmesan cheese at the table

Steps:

  • Remove casings from sausage and crumble in pan and brown, drain off excess drippings, and put cooked sausage into a bowl,let cool enough to handle, while you chop your onion and cut tops off and remove seeds from the peppers. Add onion,basil,and garlic, bread crumbs and cheese. Mix well. Stuff mixture into peppers while heating the same skillet that you cooked the sausage in with the 3 Tbl or olive oil. When the oil is medium hot add the peppers, cooking and turning them until they are they are starting to brown and wrinkle. Add chopped tomato, garlic and basil to the hot skillet, let cook over uncovered over medium heat for 5 minuutes. Serve over top of hot pasta or Parmesan polenta.

CHEESE STUFFED MINI SWEET PEPPERS



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This quick and easy recipe requires few ingredients and can be served as an appetizer or side dish. The brand names and flavors of the products I used are just a suggestion and can be easily changed to your favorite.

Provided by JudyJudyJudee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24 peppers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 mini sweet peppers
1/2 cup alouette garlic and herb cheese spread
1/4 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and halve the peppers and remove the seeds. Leave the stem intact so that the cheese does not ooze out at it melts--also for the cuteness factor. Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan together in a small bowl. I used Emeril's italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs; if you're using plain, you will want to season with salt and herbs. Using a small spoon, stuff about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons of cheese in each pepper half; no more than half full as the cheese puffs as it bakes. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on pepper halves and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes depending upon how soft you like your peppers.

SWEET & SOUR STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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My grandfather's recipe. My grandfather was famous for his garden and his cooking with the vegetables from his garden. He even made the local newspaper with a page of his recipes. This is taken directly from the newspaper article.

Provided by Edward S

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 small bell peppers
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
2 cups pineapple juice
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Clean peppers and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce and bring to boil till it starts to thicken, remove from heat.
  • Fill Peppers and put 1 tablespoon sauce on top of each.
  • Bake uncovered 40 minutes at 350°F.
  • Then put 1 tablespoon sauce on top and bake for 5 minutes more.
  • Served with mashed potatoes or rice.
  • Put the extra sauce on the table.

CHORIZO-STUFFED MINI SWEET PEPPERS



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Broiled sweet peppers stuffed with chorizo are great on their own as an appetizer or as a side for roasted chicken or sauteed shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 mini sweet peppers
12 slices dried chorizo or andouille (1/4-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Make a long slit down three-fourths of the length of each pepper, leaving stem attached. Stuff each pepper with 1 slice dried chorizo and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until peppers are blistered and browned on all sides, about 4 minutes, turning peppers frequently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g

CHIPOTLE SALSA PETITE TENDER WITH STUFFED MINI-SWEET PEPPERS



Chipotle Salsa Petite Tender with Stuffed Mini-Sweet Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet onion
2 beef shoulder petite tenders (1¼-1½ lb)
1 cup chipotle salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Large zip-top bag
8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
1 (8-oz) bag mini-sweet peppers
1 (2.5-oz) package precooked bacon slices
4 oz jalapeno-Cheddar cream cheese
4 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Chipotle Salsa Petite Tender: 1. Preheat grill. 2. Cut onion into 1-inch chunks. 3. Cut meat into 1-inch cubes, about 32 pieces; wash hands. 4. Combine salsa, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Reserve ¼ cup marinade; place remaining marinade and steak in bag. Seal bag and knead to coat; let stand 15 minutes to marinade (or overnight). 5. Thread onions and meat alternately on skewers. Place skewers on grill; grill 4-5 minutes, turning often, or until meat is 145°F (for medium rare). Baste skewers with reserved ¼ cup marinade during last 2 minutes of grill time. Serve. Stuffed Mini-Sweet Peppers: 1.Preheat grill. 2.Remove stem end of peppers; slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and white membrane. 3.Cut bacon slices in half. 4.Combine cream cheese and shredded cheese. Arrange peppers on work surface with cut side up; divide cheese mixture and fill each pepper half. 5.Wrap one-half slice bacon around each pepper and secure ends with toothpicks. 6.Place peppers on grill over indirect heat; grill 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bacon is crispy. Remove toothpicks and serve.

EMERIL'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS OR SWEET BANANA PEPPERS



Emeril's Stuffed Bell Peppers or Sweet Banana Peppers image

Comes from food network. My daughter and I made these all summer long while our gardens were overflowing with bell peppers and sweet bannana peppers. Recipe lists, either bell peppers or sweet banana peppers, not both, example; 4 med. bell peppers or 8 large banana peppers. They freeze well too. If you don't want to bother with Recipe #5031, you can substitute a seasoned salt of choice (that's what we do.) Make sure to add the water when you cook the peppers this keeps them from drying out, also.... others have suggested adding some butter and more cheese on top of the peppers.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb pork sausage
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1 1/2 cups rice (cooked)
1/4 cup green onion (chopped-green part only)
4 medium bell peppers (sliced in half, seeds removed..optional)
8 large sweet banana peppers (sliced in half, seeds removed ..optional)
2 tablespoons parsley
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
8 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, brown sausage about 3 min., add onions, chopped peppers and celery; season with salt and pepper.
  • Saute for 4-5 minutes , add rice, mix well, season with salt & pepper & cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in green onions & parsley.
  • Season the insides of bell peppers with salt , spoon meat mixture into bell peppers.
  • In a mixing bowl combine bread crumbs,parmesan & Recipe #5031 or seasoned salt and sprindkle over each pepper.
  • Cook peppers in a shallow pan with just enough water to cover the bottom of pan and bake 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.1, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 655.3, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 23.4

SWEET AND SAVORY STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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Trying hard to come up with new recipes for "Meatless Monday's" at our house. Well, to me barley is a grain that is meaty in texture & very filling too. Plus, I love barley and mushrooms together. So, I thought let me try stuffing some peppers with a barley mixture. Of course, my husband doesn't do "shrooms" so I made a 2nd...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 28

3 servings of barley cooked according to pkg
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 bay leaves, dried
2 Tbsp dried basil
16 medium banana peppers and/or hot peppers, sliced and cleaned out
SWEET STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
1/2 pkg of cream cheese
2 Tbsp pineapple, crushed and drained
2 Tbsp coconut manna
1 Tbsp cream of coconut
2 tsp cinnamon blend mixture
2 Tbsp pecans, chopped
SAVORY STUFFED PEPPERS NO. 1
add half of your barley in a bowl
1/2 small can of sliced mushrooms, chopped
2 Tbsp parmesan and romano cheese
1 Tbsp cream cheese
1/8 tsp garlic powder
dash of salt and pepper
SAVORY STUFFED PEPPER NO. 2
add other half of barley in a bowl
4 Tbsp mexican blend shredded cheese
3 Tbsp chopped roasted red peppers
1/8 tsp cumin
dash of salt and pepper
GARNISHES
sweet a spinkle of cinnamon and extra pineapple on top if desired
for savory 1 tbsp of sour cream and dash of pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Saute your onions and set aside. Prepare your barley as directed and add your bay leaves while cooking barley and then remove when cooked. Add your 3 tbsp. of butter, sauted onions and dried basil. These are ingredients for the sweet stuffed peppers.
  • 2. Prepare you sweet ingredients; mix together all ingredients. Make sure that doesn't have too much liquid. If so, add more cream cheese or coconut manna. Now stuff your hot peppers and/or sweet banana peppers.
  • 3. Prepare your savory ingredients No. 1; mix your barley, mushrooms, parmesan, romano, and cream cheese. Also add your salt, pepper and garlic.
  • 4. Prepare your savory ingredients No. 2; mix your barley, cheese, roasted reds, cumin, salt and pepper. Now stuff your peppers.
  • 5. Cook for 350 for 40 to 45 minutes. Check on them at 30 minutes.
  • 6. Add garnish if desired. This is one sweet and one savory with the mushrooms.
  • 7. Upclose of the sweet stuffed hot peppers with garnish of cinnamon.
  • 8. Upclose of savory with Mexican cheese blend and spices.
  • 9. So, I had leftovers and the next morning I was trying to think what to do with them. Well, I sauteed some diced potatoes added a stuffed pepper and got that all nice and hot then added 2 eggs, cream and adobo sauce blended together and combined. Wow, what an amazing omelet. Barley stuffed pepper & potato omelet. I was so glad it worked and was super yummy too. Oh, added a little Frank's Hot sauce and sour cream on top.

SWEET PEPPERS STUFFED WITH LAMB AND MINTED COUSCOUS



Sweet Peppers Stuffed With Lamb And Minted Couscous image

Provided by Linda Wells

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium Italian sweet peppers
1 2/3 cups couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt
Pinch turmeric
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 clove garlic, minced
6 ounces ground lamb
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the stems from the peppers with a paring knife. Remove the seeds, leaving the vegetables whole. Set aside.
  • Place the couscous in a very fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold running water. Rub the couscous between your hands to separate the grains. Spread the couscous in a shallow pan and let it rest for 15 minutes until plumped. Run your fingers through it to keep it from being clumpy.
  • Place one cup of the broth, the salt and turmeric in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and stir. Strain off excess liquid, if any, reserve and return the couscous to the shallow pan to cool quickly.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and brown slightly. Add the ground lamb and pepper and stir over high heat until the meat is slightly undercooked, about two to three minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the couscous, lamb, chopped mint and egg and mix well. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper if desired. Stuff the mixture tightly into the peppers, being careful not to break them.
  • Lightly coat a medium-sized skillet with four tablespoons of olive oil. Place over a high flame and add the peppers. Cook until slightly browned. Measure the reserved broth and, if necessary, add more broth to bring the total to one cup. Add this to the peppers. Cover and finish cooking in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  • Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET AND SOUR PEPPERS STUFFED WITH RICE OR BULGUR AND FENNEL



Sweet and Sour Peppers Stuffed With Rice or Bulgur and Fennel image

These sweet and sour peppers are great on their own, but they can also be filled. I like the filled peppers both cold, as sort of a salad, and warm. This is one instance in which fleshy red peppers work best.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1 onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, sliced
Salt to taste
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 medium or 3 large red peppers, cut in half, seeds and membranes removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium-size fennel bulbs (about 3/4 pound), finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked red, brown or black rice, or bulgur
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, parsley, dill or chervil, or a mix
1 to 2 ounces feta, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the peppers. Combine the water, sugar, vinegar, sliced onion, sliced garlic, salt, bay leaf and thyme in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the peppers, turn the heat to medium and boil gently for 15 minutes, checking and spooning liquid over the peppers from time to time if they are not submerged. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the fennel and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the fennel is tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant, then stir in the rice or bulgur and mix together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Stir in the herbs.
  • Set a strainer over a bowl and drain the peppers. Blot them dry with paper towels and arrange on a platter or on plates if serving cold. Arrange in a lightly oiled baking dish if serving hot, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Fill with the rice mixture and spoon 2 teaspoons of the marinade over the filling of each serving. Sprinkle on the feta. Serve or chill if serving cold. If serving warm place in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese softens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 959 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm bell peppers. This will ensure that they are easy to stuff and will hold their shape during cooking.
  • Choose a variety of colors of bell peppers. This will add visual appeal to your dish.
  • Don't overstuff the peppers. They should be packed tightly, but not so tightly that they burst.
  • Use a variety of fillings. This could include anything from ground beef or turkey to rice, beans, vegetables, or cheese.
  • Season the filling well. This will help to bring out the flavor of the peppers.
  • Be careful not to overcook the peppers. They should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the stuffed peppers immediately. They can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, cheese sauce, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can create a stuffed pepper dish that everyone will enjoy.

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