Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Twist! Meat-Free – but TASTES like a RESTAURANT dish!

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Peter (@culinates)

This recipe for stuffed bell peppers is a delightful meat-free dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant. The combination of bulgur, vegetables, and melted mozzarella creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking for a hearty, healthy option. The baking process enhances the sweetness of the bell peppers, while the filling is packed with aromatic spices and fresh parsley. It's a dish that will impress your family and...

Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Twist! Meat-Free – but TASTES like a RESTAURANT dish! recipe

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Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 2 stuffed bell pepper)
  • bell peppers bell peppers
    bell peppers bell peppers
    4
  • large onion
    large onion
    1
  • vegetable oil
    vegetable oil
    30g
  • carrots, diced
    carrots, diced
    200g
  • large bunch parsley
    large bunch parsley
    1
  • salt
    salt
    1/2tsp
  • paprika powder
    paprika powder
    1/2tsp
  • ground coriander
    ground coriander
    1/2tsp
  • bulgur
    bulgur
    150g
  • water
    water
    300g
  • mozzarella, cut into strips
    mozzarella, cut into strips
    150g

How to make Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Twist! Meat-Free – but TASTES like a RESTAURANT dish!

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the bell peppers on a baking tray and bake them for 19 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F)
  2. Step 2

    Finely chop the onion. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 5 minutes until softened.

    Step 1.1: Finely chop the onion
  3. Step 3

    Add the diced carrots to the pan with the onions and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add the diced carrots to the pan with the onions and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes
  4. Step 4

    Chop the parsley and add it to the pan along with the salt, paprika powder, and ground coriander. Stir well to combine.

    Step 1.1: Chop the parsley and add it to the pan along with the salt, paprika powder, and ground coriander
    Step 1.2: Chop the parsley and add it to the pan along with the salt, paprika powder, and ground coriander
  5. Step 5

    Add the bulgur and water to the pan. Cover with a lid and let it simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the bulgur is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

    Step 1.1: Add the bulgur and water to the pan
    Step 1.2: Add the bulgur and water to the pan
  6. Step 6

    Carefully clean the peppers and remove the seeds. Stuff the peppers with the bulgur mixture.

    Step 1.1: Carefully clean the peppers and remove the seeds
  7. Step 7

    Top the stuffed peppers with strips of mozzarella. Place them back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and slightly golden.

    Step 1.1: Top the stuffed peppers with strips of mozzarella
  8. Step 8

    Serve warm and enjoy!

    Step 1.1: Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

541.8kcal (27.09%)

Protein

19.6g (39.3%)

Carbs

36.7g (13.35%)

Sugars

4.7g (9.4%)

Healthy Fat

31.0g

Unhealthy Fat

11.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Peter

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I am not a professional cook, an unusual worker at a factory, but I really like to cook. Here I want to share recipes with

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