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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with herbed rice, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a balsamic glaze.

Prep20 min
Cook45 min
Servings4
★★★★4.6
Gluten-FreeWhole Food

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 can (400g) white beans, drained
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place hollow peppers upright in a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, white beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Stuff each pepper generously with the rice mixture, pressing down gently. Drizzle tops with a little olive oil.

  5. 5

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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