Sweet Red Bell Peppers Stuffed With Bulgur

Sweet Red Bell Peppers Stuffed With Bulgur


1. In a large bowl, pour 1 1/3 cups boiling water over bulgur; cover and let stand for 15 minutes, drain and press out moisture; return to dry bowl.

2. Meanwhile, slice tops off red peppers, leaving 2 inch high sides; core and scrape out seeds.

3. Dice tops and set aside.

4. In a food processor or by hand, finely chop mushrooms.

5. In a large nonstick frypan, heat half of the oil over medium high heat; fry diced peppers, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sage and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper until the liquid is evapourated, about 10 minutes.

6. Add to bulgur along with cheese, almonds and parsley; toss to combine.

7. Spoon bulgur mixture into peppers, mounding if necessary.

8. Place peppers, stuffed side up, in 8 inch square glass baking dish.

9. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining oil; sprinkle diced tomato on top, sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.

10. Cover with foil; bake in 350f degree oven until peppers are almost tender, about 1 hour.

11. Uncover and bake until tops are crusty, about 20 minutes.

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