Rice & Nuts Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Green peppers4 To taste
 Rice grain2/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Small, chopped
 Oil3 Tablespoon
 Tomato Paste2 Tablespoon
 Water1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Slivered almonds1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Golden Raisins1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dried oregano2 Teaspoon
 Grated peel of 1 orange
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2) In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil and cook the rice for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
3) When cooked thoroughly drain the rice, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
4) Slice the pepper tops, deseed and reserve the tops.

MAKING
5) In a bowl, combine the rice and all the remaining ingredients together, while reserve 2 tablespoons each of the oil and water.
6) Gently spoon in the stuffing into the peppers without breaking them.
7) Stand the peppers closely on a casserole dish and replace the pepper tops.
8) Combine the reserved oil and water and gently drizzle it over the peppers.
9) Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for further 25 minutes.

SERVING
10) Serve on a nice plate.
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