Today we officially enter into cold weather cooking. There it was, the first frost on the ground this morning, although the day has now developed into that wintery breed of crispy, perfectly clear blue skies.
I am definitely a hibernator when it comes to food in colder winter months – more often than not, you’ll find me stirring a stew, baking some cobbler, or sipping from a cup of soup.
And let’s face it, this weather makes you hungry so you best be eating something wholesome and satisfying. This is my mom’s recipe for our family’s favorite stuffed peppers.
Tips: You can easily substitute some chopped or sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and extra greens if you wanted to make this vegetarian friendly.
Stuffed peppers
You’ll need:
- 6 large red and green bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey (chicken or pork would work too, if you prefer)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup curly parsley, chopped
- 3 carrots, grated
- 4 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 4 -5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- salt, pepper
1. Cook rice according to package instructions. In the meantime, hull and core the peppers, mince the garlic, and grate the carrots.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey mince, garlic, and cooked rice. Season lightly with salt and pepper and mix in the parsley.
3. Bring stock to a boil in your largest stockpot, then turn down to a simmer. Stuff each pepper with the filling, packing it pretty tightly to the top. Layer the peppers in the stockpot, covering each with some grated carrots and tomatoes. Cover and cook on medium heat for about half an hour.
4. Let cool slightly before taking out carefully with a pair of kitchen tongs. Serve with a little bit more parsley – if you like it – and a dollop of rich sour cream.
I love the meat and rice combo, great recipe.
Thank you!
I just said to john, i haven’t thought of dinner yet and there you are.. dinner.. i have piles of capsicums still, they were a big crop here this year.. thank you.. c
Bon appetit, C! x
Warm yourself up with this my friend, fantastic 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks, Uru! x
These stuffed peppers look fantastic.
Thanks, yummy!
I haven’t had a stuffed pepper for a long time so thanks for sharing your recipe. I think the turkey mince with the rice would be a great stuffing indeed xx
Thank you very much! Enjoy 🙂 xx
I haven’t thought of stuffed peppers in years! I like the idea of turkey. Also, I think we used to bake them. This sounds like a nice way to prepare an easy dish and come out with something a little special!
It’s a very ‘old school’ dish, isn’t it? So full of comfort. Thanks, Debra!
Such a beautiful way to utilise capsicums. I always use them as an ingredient and rarely feature them so you recipe reminds me I need to do so and soon 🙂
Thanks, Alice 🙂 I think they make a great, flavorful ‘vessel’ too.
This is a neat way to make stuffed peppers.. love that you’ve used turkey, very light and healthy:D
I’ve been trying to sub in turkey for a lot of things like meatballs, stews, and chili recently!
I love stuffed veggies, and your stuffing is so simple, yet delicate and satisfying. Beautiful post, Ksenia
Thank you so much, Darya!