Stuffed Peppers

There are many variations of stuffed peppers. Each recipe is easy to make. The unique flavor of this dish comes from the different ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 8 bell peppers
• 1 large onion
• 1 medium potato
• 1 cup rice (uncooked)
• 2-3 tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• Black pepper, salt, paprika powder, cooking oil, and canned tomato paste (2 tablespoons)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Clean and finely chop the onion.
   • Peel and finely grate the potato.
2. Cook the Filling:
   • Sauté the onion and grated potato in a pan with a little oil and a splash of water until softened.
   • Add the rice, salt, and black pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
   • Stir in the chopped parsley and continue cooking until the rice starts to soften but is not fully cooked.
3. Stuff the Peppers:
   • Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and fill them with the prepared mixture.
   • Place a slice of tomato on top of each stuffed pepper to act as a “lid.”
   • Arrange the peppers upright in a deep pot.
4. Cook the Peppers:
   • Add enough water to the pot to almost cover the peppers.
   • Mix 2 tablespoons of tomato paste into the water.
   • Cover and cook on low heat for about 35 minutes.
5. Finish with Paprika Oil:
   • In a small pan, heat a little oil and briefly sauté some paprika powder.
   • Pour this mixture into the pot with the peppers, and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the stuffed peppers warm. They pair well with bread or a side salad.