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Rick Stein Stuffed Peppers

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Rick Stein’s Stuffed Peppers is a Mediterranean-inspired dish where bell peppers are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Baked until tender, the peppers become a vessel for a delicious, wholesome filling.

Ingredients

  • Bell peppers: 4 large (any color), tops removed and seeds scooped out
  • Cooked rice: 200g (1 cup), for the filling
  • Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic cloves: 2, minced
  • Tomatoes: 2 large, finely chopped
  • Zucchini (courgette): 1 small, diced
  • Feta cheese: 100g, crumbled
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, for cooking
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Fresh basil: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons, for topping
  • Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers, remove seeds, and hollow out the cavities. Place them upright in the baking dish.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the diced zucchini and tomatoes, cooking until slightly softened.
  4. Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, crumbled feta, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Fill the peppers: Spoon the rice mixture into the hollowed-out peppers, pressing down gently to fill them completely.
  6. Top with breadcrumbs and cheese: Sprinkle the stuffed peppers with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a golden, crispy topping.
  7. Bake the peppers: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or basil.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/rick-stein-stuffed-peppers/