Here is a simple, fresh and balanced recipe that does not lack colors and flavors.
To enjoy the summer to accompany a grilled poultry or a fish like salmon, you will appreciate the crunch of bulgur contrasting with the sweetness of the pepper
Ingredients for 4 persons:
- 4 peppers not too big
- 250g of fine bulgur
- 1 zucchini
- 1 beautiful onion
- 1 clovegarlic
- Some strands of parsley dish
- Olive oil
- Salt pepper
Recipe stuffed peppers with bulgur
Start by cutting the hat of each pepper, empty all their seeds and wash them
- Heat a large saucepan of salt water and cook the bulgur
- Peel and slice the onion finely
- Peel and remove the garlic sprout and chop it finely
- Chop the parsley
- Cut the zucchini into small cubes
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan,
- Brown zucchini cubes 2 to 3 min over high heat
- Add the chopped onions and chopped garlic
- Remove from the heat once the golden vegetables
Preheat your oven to 180°,
- Mix the bulgur with the vegetables
- Garnish each pepper with the mixture of bulgur, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, parsley and garlic
- Close each pepper with his hat
- Bake for 15 minutes
This pepper recipe stuffed with bulgur can be enjoyed as warm as lukewarm
Enjoy your meal!
FAQ - 💬
❓ Do I have to boil my peppers before stuffing them?
👉 Some stuffed pepper recipes call for boiling your peppers before baking. Others don't pre-cook them and they turn out too crunchy. Our research found that pre-baking the peppers for 30 minutes makes them perfectly tender! Once you stuff them, you'll need 20 minutes in the hot even to get the cheese nice and melty.
❓ Why is my rice hard in stuffed peppers?
👉 Uncooked rice or pasta will not cook properly because of the lack of liquid inside the peppers. Raw pasta/rice? Blech. Adding the amount of liquid you would need to cook the carbohydrate properly would make the peppers waterlogged.
❓ Why do you parboil peppers before stuffing?
👉 Parboiling a pepper before stuffing ensures that its texture in the finished dish is perfect. Some people also find that parboiling peppers improves their flavor by taking away any bitterness. What is this? Another great reason to parboil peppers is if you need to peel them for a particular recipe.
❓ Do you put egg in stuffed peppers?
👉 Mix together ground beef, cooked white rice, lightly beaten egg, finely chopped onion, Italian-style bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
❓ Why are my stuffed peppers watery?
👉 Don't overbake your peppers. They will get mushy and soggy if cooked too long. Also, avoid adding extra liquids to the filling before baking to keep the stuffed peppers from getting soggy. Make Sure the Peppers are Fork Tender.
❓ How long should I boil peppers for stuffed peppers?
👉 Submerge peppers in your pot. Allow them to stay in the boiling water for approximately 10-15 minutes cooking time or until they reach the desired consistency. Eat or stuffing the pepper with white cooked rice and ground beef or taco meat with tomato sauce makes them really yummy.
❓ Can you overcook stuffed peppers?
👉 Keep the Peppers from Getting Soggy. Don't overbake your peppers. They will get mushy and soggy if cooked too long. Also, avoid adding extra liquids to the filling before baking to keep the stuffed peppers from getting soggy.
❓ Why do my stuffed peppers taste bitter?
👉 If your supposedly “sweet” peppers taste bitter, the most likely culprit is lack of water. Pepper plants need to be consistently moist. Drought-stressed peppers go into survival mode, hastily ripening fruits and seeds without putting much energy into flavor. The resulting peppers are thin-walled and bitter.
❓ Should I cover my stuffed peppers when baking?
👉 Stuffed peppers should be cooked at about 350°F for about 45 minutes. Be sure to cover with foil during the initial 30-35 minutes to ensure they do not dry out. Uncover and top with cheese and bake for the remaining 10 minutes or so until brown and bubbly.
❓ What's a good side with stuffed peppers?
👉 Other Easy & Best Side Dishes for Stuffed Peppers
- Green Beans.
- Cheese Platter.
- Corn Grits.
- Sweet Potato Fries.
- Potato Wedges.
- Steamed Vegetables.
❓ What is a good side to have with stuffed bell peppers?
👉 What Goes With Stuffed Peppers? 12 Incredible Side Dishes
- Salad. A fresh, crisp salad is exactly what you need to cut through the rich flavor of the carbs stuffed peppers. ...
- Broccoli Salad. ...
- Steamed Broccoli. ...
- Dutch Oven Bread. ...
- Sauteed Spinach. ...
- Roasted Zucchini. ...
- Arugula Salad. ...
- Sauteed Carrots.
❓ What are some good recipes to make with bulgur?
👉 In a skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil for 1-2 minutes. Add bulgur and stir to coat with oil. Stir in canned tomatoes with juice, 1 1/2 cups of water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley and basil to distribute well and remove from heat. Let rest for 5 minutes.
❓ How do you cook bulgur in a frying pan?
👉 Put the pork in a cold frying pan and turn on the heat. Fry, breaking up any lumps, until it starts to brown. Stir in the garlic and spices for 1 min, then add the bulgur and stock. Cover and simmer for 10 mins until the bulgur is soft. Heat the grill.
❓ What color bell peppers should I use for stuffing?
👉 Keep your fresh tomatoes for salads and use canned tomatoes with their juice for the stuffing, and dress up your table with color choosing the bell pepper color of your choice - green, red, yellow, or orange. Enjoy this Greek Stuffed Peppers with Bulgur recipe!
❓ How do you cook pork belly with bulgur?
👉 Put the pork in a cold frying pan and turn on the heat. Fry, breaking up any lumps, until it starts to brown. Stir in the garlic and spices for 1 min, then add the bulgur and stock. Cover and simmer for 10 mins until the bulgur is soft.