Stuffed Roasted Sweet Peppers
Stuffed Roasted Sweet Peppers feature baby peppers halved, seeded, and lightly roasted to retain a slight firmness. They are filled with a creamy basil and pistachio mixture blended with cooked basmati rice, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. This filling balances the fresh herbaceous notes of basil with the richness of pistachios, creating a textured stuffing that pairs well with the tender, roasted peppers. The peppers are served at room temperature or chilled, suitable as a light appetizer, side dish, or vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 20 sweet baby peppers
- 3 ounces basil fresh
- 1 cup pistachios roasted and salted
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 Tablespoons garlic
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 ½ cups basmati rice cooked
Instructions
- Preheat over to 400. Next, slice the pepper in half, lengthwise. With a small knife remove the seeds. Place the peppers on a cookie sheet ant bake for 10 minutes. They should be slighty roasted, yet firm.
- In the bowl of your food processor, add the fresh basil, pistachios, olive oil, hot water, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Wiz around until creamy. Taste the mixture to see if more salt/pepper is needed. If you need more water to thin it out, add it slowly by the tablespoon. Hot water works best.
- When the mix is done, transfer to a large bowl, and mix with the rice. Mix until well-combined.
- When the peppers have cooled, stuff them with the mixture.
- Serve room temp or cold.
Notes
- You may replace basmati rice with cauliflower rice, quinoa, or couscous for alternative textures or lower carbs.
- Feel free to slice peppers lengthwise or crosswise based on your presentation preference.
- Incorporate chili flakes, paprika, or cayenne into the filling for a spicier option.
- Adding vegan cheese atop stuffed peppers enriches the filling with creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2253IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.