Stuffed Peppers in a Pot

Stuffed Peppers in a Pot | Mediterranean Comfort Dish

Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Stuffed Peppers in a Pot

Stuffed Peppers in a Pot are a heartwarming Mediterranean dish, where bell peppers are brimming with fragrant rice, fresh herbs, and spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Each bite brings cozy flavor and rustic elegance—simple, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 8 bell peppers
  • 8 tablespoons Carolina rice
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 50 ml water (for the filling)
  • 100 ml water (for cooking)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sweet paprika
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peppers
    • Wash the peppers thoroughly. Slice off the tops, keeping them as lids, and set aside.
    • Place the hollowed peppers upright in a pot.
  2. Make the Filling
    • In a bowl, combine the rice, water, onions, garlic, tomatoes, mint, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well.
  3. Stuff the Peppers
    • Fill each pepper with the rice mixture and cover them with their tops.
  4. Cook the Dish
    • Add the cooking water and a drizzle of olive oil to the pot. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
    • Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked. Add more water during cooking if needed.

A Savory Pot Elixir

In Stuffed Peppers in a Pot, hollowed bell peppers stand upright and are filled with a seasoned mixture of rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, mint, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. They are gently slow-cooked until both the filling and peppers are soft and infused with flavor.

Why It’s Irresistible

This dish balances the comforting texture of tender peppers with the savory aroma of herbs and perfectly cooked rice. The slow cooking merges each flavor into a harmonious, soulful meal.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Stuffed Peppers in a Pot hot, accompanied by crusty bread or a refreshing salad. These stuffed peppers are perfect for cozy family dinners or a nourishing vegetarian main course.

These stuffed peppers are a heartwarming dish packed with Mediterranean flavors, from the fresh herbs to the perfectly seasoned rice filling. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, they are a delightful meal that pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy the comforting taste of Greece in every bite!

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Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Stuffed Peppers in a Pot – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
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