Receta Fancy Stuffed Bell Pepper

• 6 nice and firm medium bell peppers ( I used Yellow,Red,Orange & Green)
• 3 cups basmati COOKED rice
• 3 cups chopped mix Mushrooms ( I used Shiitake, white and baby portobello)
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow Onion
• 3 minced Garlic glove
• 2 stalks diced Celery
• 1 large diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 tbls fresh Lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped Carrot
• 4 tbls Olive Oil
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbls sugar
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• For the tomato sauce:
• you can use any tomato sauce or you can use mine to follow:
• 1 cup diced tomatoes ( you can use a organic can)
• 4 tbls tomato paste
• 4 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbls sugar
• 4 tbls Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbls dry basil flakes or 3 tbls fresh chopped
• The Rice:
• 1.5 cups basmati rice
• 1 tbls oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups water

Direcciones

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In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of oil, then the onions and garlic for 3-5 minutes, add the carrots and celery for 5-8 minutes while stirring

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Add the mushrooms with tomatoes and cook 5 more minutes at the end to add the stock and cook for another 2-3 minutes and let cool slightly

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Then add all the spices and mix well

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Mix in the cooked rice and set aside to cool.

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Tomato Sauce: In a medium saucepan add a diced tomatoes ,tomato paste, 3/4 cup boiled water , garlic, cumin,salt ,sugar,olive oil,sweet paprika & basil By cooking until the sauce is thick and jam (15 minutes over medium heat and stir always) set aside or leave over low heat until serving.

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In large pot of water to boil on medium-high heat ... Add a tablespoon of Kosher salt. Meanwhile, Cut the top of the pepper ( Lid) don't remove the stem domes. Remove the seeds and the white membrane on the walls (its bitter and will destroy the flavor) put into the boiling water for 4 minutes drain and lay on a cutting board to cool completely ***f you want to create a decoration like I made using cutter to cut shapes and forms change the color if you have colored peppers. this step is done before inserting the peppers into the boiling water

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Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 F with a rack in a middle

spread 2-3 tablespoons tomato sauce even layer on a hi rim baking pan, fill the peppers with the stuffing to the top with gentle compression arranged stuffed peppers close to each other and the lids keep beside. don't cover the peppers drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil and put in the oven for 20-25 minutes Serve on a bed of tomato sauce

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The cook the rice: In a medium saucepan over medium heat add oil ,rice and salt cooking for 5 minutes while stirring. ( if you want the rice yellow / orange add half a teaspoon of turmeric or saffron powder) Add the water and bring to a boil … lower to the lowest heat and cover with a paper towel and the lid of the pot. Cook for 20 minutes and turn off the fire and leave on the stove for 15.

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