Stuffed peppers

Stuffed peppers are a versatile and popular dish across the world, varying by region and culture. This dish is well-loved for its combination of vegetables, meats and grains, offering a palette of flavors in a single bite. Often associated with family cooking, it is ideal for group meals.

Ingredients:

• 8 medium peppers
• 0.714 kg of ground pork
• 1 cup basmati rice
• Cocktail tomatoes
• 1 onion
• Some celery
• François Lamber t black garlic BBQ spices
• Olive oil
• 250 ml vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/3 can of tomato paste
• Grated mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Preparing the peppers : Cut the caps off the peppers and remove the seeds. Set them aside.

2. Prepare the rice : Cook about 1 cup of basmati rice according to package directions, using broth instead of water for added flavor.

3. Stuffing :

   • In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add 1 chopped onion and a few chopped celery stalks. Saute until the onions are translucent.
   • Add the ground pork and cook until no longer pink.
   • Incorporate your chopped cocktail tomatoes, the 1/3 can of tomato paste and the François Lambert black garlic BBQ spices.
   • Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
   • Add the cooked rice to the stuffing and mix well.

4. Assembly :

   • Fill the peppers with the pork and rice stuffing.
   • Place the peppers in a baking dish.

5. Cooking :

   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Pour a little broth into the bottom of the dish to prevent the peppers from becoming dry.
   • Cover the dish with foil.
   • Bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
   • Remove the foil, add grated mozzarella on top of the peppers and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Enjoy your food !