Sicilian Bell Peppers Stuffed with Love: Meat & Rice Recipe | TortellinoTime

Ciao amici! 🌶️ Welcome back to TortellinoTime, where we bring the heart of Sicily into your kitchen. Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that’s close to my heart: “Sicilian Bell Peppers Stuffed with Love.” This dish combines tender bell peppers with a savory filling of seasoned meat and rice, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

In this video, I’ll guide you through each step of the process, from selecting the perfect peppers to achieving that deliciously golden finish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

What You’ll Learn:
How to prepare the perfect stuffing with a blend of meat, rice, and aromatic herbs.
Tips for selecting and prepping bell peppers for optimal flavor and presentation.
The secret to achieving a perfectly baked, tender pepper with a flavorful filling.

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Ingredients:
2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
250g chicken breast, chopped
200g sausages
150g cooked rice
100g diced tomatoes
1 onion
1 large carrot
100g sliced mushrooms
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt & Pepper
Olive oil
50g Cheddar cheese

Instructions:
Prepare the soffritto:
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they soften and become aromatic.

Cook the chicken and sausages:
While the vegetables are cooking, slice the chorizo into 4-5 slices and add it to the pan, cooking until it releases color and flavor. Add the chopped chicken breast and sausages to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken and sausages are browned and cooked through.

Add spices and rice:
Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine. Stir in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes, allowing the flavors to mix well and cook together for a few minutes.

Prepare the bell peppers:
Slice each pepper in half vertically if they don’t have a flat end to stand up. This way, they’ll cook more evenly. You can use a teaspoon to remove the white bits inside, which can be a bit bitter and hard to digest.

Stuff the peppers:
Fill each bell pepper with the prepared chicken and rice mixture, pressing gently to pack it in. If desired, sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top for added flavor.

Bake the stuffed peppers:
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake at 180°C for 50 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve and enjoy:
Serve the stuffed peppers on a bed of rice or enjoy them on their own. If you have any leftover rice mixture, you can store it for another meal or serve it on the side. If you enjoyed this recipe, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more delicious Sicilian and Mediterranean recipes.

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