Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Vegetables, and Olives
These stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking. The bell peppers provide a slightly sweet and crunchy exterior, while the filling is savory and satisfying. The combination of rice, vegetables, and olives creates a flavorful and textured dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Stuffed peppers have been a popular dish for centuries, with variations found in many cultures around the world. The earliest known recipes for stuffed peppers date back to the Middle Ages, when they were often filled with a mixture of meat, rice, and vegetables. Over time, the dish evolved to include a wider variety of ingredients, and today there are countless different ways to make stuffed peppers. This recipe for stuffed peppers with rice, vegetables, and olives is a modern take on the classic dish. It's a simple and straightforward recipe that uses everyday ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Vegetables, and Olives Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Vegetables, and Olives Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Vegetables, and Olives Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Vegetables, and Olives
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 12 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp chopped mixed olives
Instructions
  1. Halve the peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
  2. Combine the cooked rice, onion, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and olives in a bowl.
  3. Season the rice mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stuff the pepper halves with the rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of rice, vegetables, and olives creates a flavorful and textured filling.
  • The bell peppers provide a slightly sweet and crunchy exterior.
  • The dish is easily customizable to your liking.
  • It's a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily made ahead of time.