Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers (Zeytinyagli Biber Dolmasi)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers (Zeytinyagli Biber Dolmasi)
45 min.
5
226kcal
100%sweetness
35.74%saltiness
19.62%sourness
27.86%bitterness
8.38%savoriness
29.26%fattiness
100%spiciness

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Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers, or Zeytinyagli Biber Dolmasi, is a delicious and healthy vegan dish that's perfect for a starter, snack, or appetizer. This Turkish dish is packed with flavor and has a beautiful presentation, making it a great choice for impressing your guests or simply enjoying a tasty and nutritious meal.

The bell peppers are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, onions, tomatoes, and spices, and then simmered to perfection. The result is a dish that's both comforting and refreshing, with a unique blend of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the bell peppers pairs perfectly with the savory rice filling, and the addition of spices like allspice and cinnamon adds a delightful warmth to the dish.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious. Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, while the rice provides complex carbohydrates and the onions and tomatoes add additional vitamins and minerals. This dish is also vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you're looking for a tasty vegan dish to add to your repertoire or simply want to try something new and exciting, Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers are definitely worth a try! So, get your ingredients ready and let's start cooking this amazing dish together!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice 
  • kg bell pepper 
  • kg bell pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • tablespoon mint leaves 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • 100 grams rice 
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.5  tomatoes sliced for caps
  • teaspoon tomato paste 
  • cup water hot

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds and wash.
  2. Saute onions with olive oil lightly.Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste.Saut for 3 more minutes.
  3. Add the rice and braise for 5 minutes.Then add salt, sugar, the spices and, hot water.Simmer until all liquid is evaporated.
  4. Let it cool for a while.With a spoon fill the peppers with the mixture.
  5. Place one slice of tomato as a cap on top of each pepper.In a large saucepan or pot, place the rice stuffed bell peppers.
  6. Add water, enough to almost cover half height of the peppers.Close the lid and cook on low heat, for about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve warm or hot.ENJOY

Nutrition Facts

Calories226kcal
Protein9.92%
Fat15.54%
Carbs74.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.06
Glycemic Load
16.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.437826086957%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
2.58mg
Isorhamnetin
2.2mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
9.92mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
35.74%
Sourness:
19.62%
Bitterness:
27.86%
Savoriness:
8.38%
Fattiness:
29.26%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.56kcal
11.28%
Fat:4.24g
6.52%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.31%
Carbohydrates:45.7g
15.23%
Net Carbohydrates:35.92g
13.06%
Sugar:19.56g
21.73%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1427.04mg
62.05%
Protein:6.08g
12.17%
Vitamin C:517.6mg
627.4%
Vitamin A:12689.49IU
253.79%
Vitamin B6:1.26mg
63.19%
Folate:197.17µg
49.29%
Vitamin E:6.87mg
45.83%
Fiber:9.78g
39.12%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.94%
Potassium:981.09mg
28.03%
Vitamin B3:4.42mg
22.11%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.69%
Vitamin K:22.62µg
21.54%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.1%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.41%
Magnesium:60.9mg
15.22%
Phosphorus:144.73mg
14.47%
Iron:2.14mg
11.9%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.96%
Copper:0.15mg
7.71%
Selenium:3.72µg
5.31%
Calcium:52.45mg
5.25%
Source:Foodista