Chef Bihi Stuffed Bell Peppers
Are you looking for a dish that brings your family together while also pleasing everyone’s taste buds? Look no further! Stuffed bell peppers are a delightful solution that allows you to get creative with ingredients, making it a dish you can adapt to your liking. Let’s dive into this mouthwatering recipe!
Recipe Information
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 3 yellow or red bell peppers (if you don’t digest bell peppers well, you can substitute them with round zucchinis or tomatoes)
- 4 small purple artichokes
- 8 brown mushrooms
- 500 grams of minced pork and veal or just pork
- 2 slices of stale bread soaked in milk
- 2 pinches of fleur de sel (sea salt)
- 1 egg
- 1 yellow onion
- 2-3 fresh oregano leaves
- 2 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the yellow onion.
- Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Clean the artichokes, chop them finely, and sauté them in a little olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Chop the aromatic herbs finely.
- Dice the mushrooms.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, minced meat, mushrooms, artichokes, spices, aromatic herbs, crushed bread slices, egg, and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (355 °F) in a fan setting.
- Mix well by hand until a slightly doughy consistency is achieved.
- Stuff the vegetables with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
Notes
This dish can be served alongside Greek pasta topped with a light tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Tips
Experiment with different fillings such as quinoa, rice, or assorted vegetables to cater to your dietary preferences. You can also use various cheeses to enhance flavor just before baking!
Nutritional Information
Approximately 450 calories per serving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can I prepare stuffed peppers ahead of time?
- Yes! You can prepare them a day in advance and store them in the fridge before baking.
- What can I serve with stuffed peppers?
- Stuffed peppers pair well with a side salad, Greek pasta, or crusty bread.
- Can I freeze stuffed peppers?
- Yes, after cooking, let the peppers cool and then freeze them. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Can I use different types of meat?
- Absolutely! Ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based alternatives work well in this recipe.
- How can I make this recipe vegetarian?
- Consider using lentils, beans, or a mix of vegetables as the filling instead of meat.
