Tomato and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Tender bell peppers filled with savory tomato rice, garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley, then baked until the rice is cooked through.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 190°C. Arrange the prepared peppers upright in a baking dish and season their interiors with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
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Step 3
Stir in the rice, oregano, black pepper, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Step 4
Add the tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed some liquid but remains firm.
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Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold the parsley into the rice mixture.
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Step 6
Divide the filling among the peppers without packing it tightly. Cover the baking dish securely with aluminum foil and bake at 190°C.
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Step 7
Remove the foil and continue baking until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
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Step 8
Let the stuffed peppers rest before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a shallow covered container, consume within 3 days, and reheat thoroughly to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Steam trapped beneath the foil can cause burns.
- Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held warm or left at room temperature for too long.