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Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Enjoy a delightful Mediterranean dish featuring vibrant bell peppers, stuffed with a savory mixture of protein-rich tofu, tender rice, and fresh zucchini. These are beautifully combined with aromatic herbs and crowned with melting parmesan cheese.

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Cook delicious Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers in minutes!

Dinner
45 min cook
Medium difficulty difficulty
450 cal
Mediterranean
Pax Number
1
Measurement
Ingredients
1 unit bell pepper
100 grams tofu
50 grams white rice
30 grams parmesan cheese
50 grams zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon herbs
1 clove garlic
Cooking tools
Oven
Pan
Pot

Instructions

1
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This step ensures that the oven reaches the necessary temperature by the time the peppers are ready to be cooked.
2
Step 2
In a pot, cook the white rice with water and a dash of salt. Stir occasionally until the rice becomes tender and fluffy.
3
Step 3
In a pan, heat olive oil and add finely chopped garlic. Sauté until the garlic is aromatic, then add the diced zucchini and tofu. Cook until they achieve a golden brown color.
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Step 4
Blend the cooked rice with the tofu and zucchini mixture in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh or dried herbs.
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Step 5
Carefully cut the tops off the bell pepper and remove the seeds inside. Fill the pepper with the rice mixture and layer the top with parmesan cheese.
6
Step 6
Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake them for 25 minutes. Ensure the bell peppers are soft and the cheese is perfectly melted.
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Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers bring a vibrant and nutritious meal to your table, celebrating the simplicity and richness of Mediterranean flavors. Peppers, originally native to Central America, became popular in European cuisine through trade, becoming a staple in many Mediterranean diets due to their adaptability and nutritious benefits. The filling, often an intersection of regional ingredients like rice, herbs, and olives, showcases Mediterranean traditions of utilizing fresh produce with varied textures. Tofu's inclusion offers a hearty, protein-rich twist suitable for modern dietary preferences. This dish intersects healthy eating and traditional flavors, proving its timelessness and universal appeal at dinner tables worldwide, often seen in summer feasts and festive gatherings.

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