Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Rice and Spices

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 8 medium-sized sweet red peppers
• 200 grams of rice
• 50 grams of chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 50 grams of chopped parsley
• 50 grams of chopped cilantro
• Spices (to taste): turmeric, cumin, white pepper, red pepper, salt
• Mint leaves (for the bottom layer)
• Tomato slices (for the bottom layer)
• Water (as needed)

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare the peppers: Wash the sweet red peppers thoroughly, then hollow them out and remove the seeds.
2. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the washed rice with the chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, and spices (turmeric, cumin, white pepper, red pepper, and salt). Add the tomato paste and mix everything well until combined.
3. Stuff the peppers: Fill the hollowed peppers with the rice mixture, ensuring not to overfill them to avoid spilling during cooking.
4. Prepare the pot: Line the bottom of a cooking pot with mint leaves and tomato slices. Arrange the stuffed peppers neatly on top of the bottom layer.
5. Add water: Pour water into the pot, just enough to cover the peppers, and mix in a bit of tomato paste and salt into the water.
6. Cook: Cover the pot and let the peppers cook on low heat for about an hour, or until the rice and peppers are fully cooked.
7. Serve: Serve the stuffed peppers hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Health Benefits:

• Sweet red peppers: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost the immune system and protect the body from inflammation.
• Rice: A good source of carbohydrates that provides energy for the body.
• Onion: Contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting heart health.
• Parsley and cilantro: Packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin K and C, aiding digestion and strengthening bones.
• Spices: Like turmeric and cumin, they have anti-inflammatory properties and support digestion and immunity.