Tomato and Rice Stuffed Peppers

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

  1. 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.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Bell Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. 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.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Onion

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the rice, oregano, black pepper, and remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 180.0 gr White Rice

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. 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.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Canned Tomato, 240.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: saucepan, Saucepan Lid, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold the parsley into the rice mixture.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  6. 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.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish

  7. Step 7

    Remove the foil and continue baking until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish

  8. Step 8

    Let the stuffed peppers rest before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

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.

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