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Niçoise Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Niçoise Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min. Sweet bell peppers provide a vibrant, edible vessel for a delightful Niçoise filling, baked until tender with a golden crust, offering a satisfying and nutrient-rich meal inspired by the French Riviera.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
35 min
Total time
55 min
Servings
8
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

Stuffed Peppers

  • 4 pcs bell peppers(large, assorted colors)
  • 2 pcs canned tuna(5 oz/5oz cans, drained)
  • 2 pcs hard-boiled eggs(chopped)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup tomatoes(diced, e.g., cherry or roma)
  • 1/2 cup niçoise olives(pitted and halved)
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs(chopped, e.g., parsley and basil)
  • 1/4 cup red onion(finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp capers(drained)
  • 1 tsp garlic(minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt(or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper(or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese(grated, for topping (optional))

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the bell peppers.
  2. Wash and cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Niçoise olives, fresh herbs, chopped red onion, capers, and minced garlic.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Spoon the Niçoise filling generously into each bell pepper half.
  2. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through and slightly golden on top.

Serving

  1. Carefully remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm as a main course or a substantial side dish.

Nutrition

Servings
8
Serving size (imperial)
7 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (8 servings)
Calories280.5 kcal140.3 kcal2,244 kcal
Protein15.2 g7.6 g121.6 g
Fat12.8 g6.4 g102.4 g
Carbs25.1 g12.6 g200.8 g

Tips

  • For softer peppers, you can par-bake them for 10-15 minutes before stuffing.
  • To prevent the filling from drying out, you can add a splash of water or vegetable broth to the baki
  • These stuffed peppers are excellent served with a light green salad or a crusty baguette.

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