The Best Stuffed Peppers recipe

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils provide protein and are more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves can be used for a low-carb option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water with herbs

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Homemade broth is cost-effective and flavorful.

Remove the seeds from the 6 green bell peppers.

In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté 1 medium red onion until well cooked.

Add 2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic and sauté a bit longer, then remove from heat and let cool.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup rice, 1 egg, 500 g ground pork shoulder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon marjoram, and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined but not too tightly packed.

In another pan, heat 5 tablespoons of oil and add 4 tablespoons of flour, frying until golden brown.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika and stir quickly.

Pour in 1.5 liters of water and bring back to the stove.

Add 200 ml of tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of salt, along with a little grated lemon zest, and bring to a boil.

Place the stuffed peppers into the sauce and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

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