Turkish Stuffed Green Peppers - Traditional Ottaman Turkish Cuisine

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey lowers fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

tomato

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Wash the green peppers and cut off the tops, removing seeds.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in rice, chopped tomato, parsley, mint, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently.

Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.

Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish to create steam during cooking.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until peppers are tender.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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