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dinner · Best in summer

Garden-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Time55 min
DifficultyEasy
Serves4
Seasonsummer
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Halved peppers packed with a savory filling of rice, garden vegetables, and cheese, then roasted until the pepper is tender and the top is golden. A summer classic that uses the pepper as both container and ingredient.

Ingredients

🌱 From Your Homestead

  • large bell peppers (4)
  • fresh tomatoes (2 medium, diced)
  • zucchini (1 small, diced)
  • fresh basil and oregano
  • garlic

🛒 From the Store

  • cooked rice or farro (1.5 cups)
  • onion
  • mozzarella or parmesan
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste (1 tbsp)
  • salt
  • pepper

How to Make It

  1. Gather your ingredients: large bell peppers (4), fresh tomatoes (2 medium, diced), zucchini (1 small, diced), fresh basil and oregano, garlic, and the rest.
  2. Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: large bell peppers (4), fresh tomatoes (2 medium, diced), zucchini (1 small, diced).
  3. Par-roast the pepper halves for 15 minutes before stuffing — they shrink and soften, making room for more filling. Otherwise you pack in filling and the pepper is still firm when the filling is done.
  4. Cook for approximately 55 min. Adjust to taste and serve 4 portions.
  5. Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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