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Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Delicious Vegetarian Delight

When it comes to a satisfying vegetarian meal or side dish, these stuffed green bell peppers are a game-changer. The sweetness of the bell peppers perfectly complements the golden raisins, while the fresh herbs add a delightful vegetal note.

Selecting the Right Bell Peppers

For consistent cooking times and portions, choose bell peppers that are similar in size. This simple trick ensures that your dish turns out perfectly every time.

Preparation Made Easy

You can prepare the peppers up to 4 hours in advance, refrigerating them until you’re ready to grill. Simply remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.

A Flavorful Filling

This recipe yields 6 servings as a meal or 12 servings as a side dish, and can be prepared in just 1 hour and 45 minutes. The easy-to-make filling consists of:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 6 medium green bell peppers
• 3/4 cup cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Toothpicks

Cooking the Perfect Peppers

To cook the peppers, follow these simple steps:

1. Rinse the rice and cook it with water, cinnamon stick, and salt until the water is absorbed.
2. Prepare the peppers by cutting a wide circle around each stem, removing seeds and membranes, and setting them aside.
3. Mix the cream cheese with feta, raisins, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Add the cooked rice to the bowl and mix gently.
5. Stuff each pepper with the filling, replace the caps, and secure with toothpicks.
6. Grill the peppers over medium heat, rolling them every 7 minutes to cook all four sides.

Serving Suggestions

Once the peppers are cooked, remove the toothpicks and serve as a meal or slice them in half vertically as a side dish. Enjoy!