Turkish Dolma Stuffed Peppers
A traditional Turkish dish, dolma stuffed peppers are a flavorful and nutritious meal option. This recipe combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the savory flavors of rice and spices.
Ingredients
- ●4 bell peppersany color
- ●1 cup riceuncooked
- ●1/4 cup peanut oilor other neutral oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons intensely flavored tomato pasteoptional
- ●1 teaspoon saltor to taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperor to taste
- ●1 tablespoon dried parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the uncooked rice, tomato paste (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- 8
Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture, filling to the top.
- 9
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- 10
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- 11
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.