Sunwhite

Stuffed Mediterranean Colored Pepper

Prep time

10min

Cook time

30min

Stuffed peppers are a classic meal that is perfect for the whole family. The recipe doubles easily and freezes for quick meals later on.

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 3 Colored Bell Peppers

  • 1 cup Sunwhite Rice (medium-grain)

  • 1 tbsp Fresh Basil Or Parsley (fresh and chopped)

  • 1 can Tomatoes (diced)

  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)

  • ½ kg Ground Turkey

  • 1 Onion (diced)

  • 2 tbsp Basil Leaves

  • 1 tbsp Rosemary Leaves

  • 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves

  • 2 tbsp Oregano

  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley (dried)

  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

  • Salt

  • Black Pepper (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 cup Water (for cooking rice)

  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated for topping)

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

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Method

  • Prepare the bell peppers by cutting them in half and emptying the pulp, then brush them with olive oil and roast them in the oven until they are undercooked

  • In a pan sauté the onion and add to it the ground turkey, herbs, salt and pepper.

  • Add the tomatoes and cook all together.

  • Add later the cooked rice, mozzarella, mix them all on medium heat until all melted, Add salt and pepper.

  • Remove bell peppers from oven, add the stuffing on them, and then add additional little mozzarella on top.

  • Put back in oven for 10 minutes.

  • Serve warm

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