SOY AND BULGUR STUFFED PEPPERS

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This is a delicious vegetarian alternative to stuffed bell peppers. I combined a couple of different recipes. I grew up eating bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice, so was looking for a meat-free version. This recipe has lots of interesting ingredients, and the addition of bulgur results in a delicious, healthy meal.

Provided by tamalita

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 peppers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 bell peppers, use peppers that can stand on their own
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, diced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 (12 ounce) package soy crumbles
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 teaspoons small capers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup Bulgar wheat
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a deep pan, heat oil and sauté onion on low heat until almost clear, 3-4 minutes. Add the pimiento, garlic and celery and sauté 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add soy crumbles and sauté until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on medium heat until most of the liquid evaporates and the rest thickens, at least 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and set aside. Remove and discard seeds and core.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Submerge peppers in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Stuff the bell peppers with the sautéed crumbles, place in a greased baking pan or dish and rub olive oil over tops to keep them from charring. Cover with aluminum foil, and place in oven.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until fork tender and thoroughly cooked. Remove cover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Let sit for at least 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 532.8, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 12.5

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