Stuffed Peppers with Bulgur Recipe
This dolma recipe is definitely for those who love bulgur. If you don't like bulgur, then your recipe for stuffed peppers is this one. On the other, if you like bulgur, this is a great recipe with fresh herbs and refreshing lemon zest.
Summary
Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
SpecialityPart of Menu
Ingredients
5-6 small bell peppers (do not use those huge American bell peppers; they have really thick skin, are too big for stuffing, and most important of all are not flavorsome)
1/2 cup coarse bulgur
1 big onion, finely chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch dill chopped
1-2 tsp mint flakes
2 long green chilies like anaheims, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, petite diced
approximately 1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp crushed peppers
salt
water
Directions
-Take the tops of bell peppers. Take the seeds out, wash and rinse.
-Saute onion, green onion, and chilies with 1/4 olive oil for 5-6 minutes.
-Add bulgur, tomato, dill, lemon zest, salt, and crushed peppers. Stir for a minutes. Add 1/3 cup hot water. Cover and cook until bulgur soaks all the water.
-Stuff bell peppers with bulgur mix. Place in a pot facing up.
-Pour hot water half way through peppers. Scatter rest of the olive oil. First bring to a boil and then cover and simmer on low for half an hour.
-Serve warm with yogurt.
-Saute onion, green onion, and chilies with 1/4 olive oil for 5-6 minutes.
-Add bulgur, tomato, dill, lemon zest, salt, and crushed peppers. Stir for a minutes. Add 1/3 cup hot water. Cover and cook until bulgur soaks all the water.
-Stuff bell peppers with bulgur mix. Place in a pot facing up.
-Pour hot water half way through peppers. Scatter rest of the olive oil. First bring to a boil and then cover and simmer on low for half an hour.
-Serve warm with yogurt.
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almostturkish says :
Yes, I do. First of all you should have a Turkish teapot. Maybe I'll post a tea recipe :)
Posted on: 9 October 2007 - 7:01pm
allesandra says :
Look so yummy! I have to try this next.
I went to Istanbul and had turkish tea in those funky glasses. Do you have any tips on how to make turkish tea?
Posted on: 6 October 2007 - 11:29pm
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