Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

1. 1

   Sauté the aromatics and tomatoes

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
   • Sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes until translucent
   • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute
   • Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes
2. 2

   Combine the bulgur filling

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur with the sautéed onion and tomato mixture. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, mint, dried oregano, salt, and lemon juice until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

   TIPEnsure the bulgur is well-drained before mixing to prevent the filling from becoming soggy.
3. 3

   Prepare and stuff the bell peppers

   • Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise
   • Remove the seeds and white membranes from the interior
   • Spoon the bulgur and feta mixture generously into each pepper half
4. 4

   Bake the peppers until tender

   Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

   TIPCover the dish with foil for the first 15 minutes to steam the peppers, then remove to brown the tops.

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