STUFFED BELL PEPPERS: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe

Preparing the Peppers

1. Choose Your Peppers: Select firm, medium-sized bell peppers of any color. Cut the tops off and remove the seeds and membranes.
2. Blanch the Peppers: Boil a large pot of water and blanch the peppers for 3-5 minutes. This helps soften them for baking.

Cooking the Filling

1. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Cook Ground Meat: Add ground beef or turkey to the pan and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add Rice and Sauce: Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce, combining all ingredients thoroughly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Stuffing the Peppers

1. Fill the Peppers: Using a spoon, stuff each blanched pepper with the prepared filling mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
2. Optional Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper for an extra layer of flavor.

Baking the Stuffed Peppers

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange Peppers: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
3. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

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