Stuffed peppers with a secret ingredient: what is the best way to replace rice

Stuffed peppers are a delicious dish to prepare in the fall. They are usually served with rice because it is sticky and holds all the ingredients together well. Aleya tastes much better when the structure of the filling is tender and crumbly. Therefore, you can add other cereals.

The idea of making stuffed peppers with a secret ingredient was shared by vita_ivankiv on her Instagram page. The blogger adds bulgur instead of rice.

Stuffed peppers with bulgur

Ingredients:

• bulgur
• chicken meat (can be turkey)
• carrot
• onion
• spices and herbs to taste
• bell pepper

Preparation:

1. Peel the bell pepper and prepare it for stuffing.
2. Boil bulgur until half cooked (10 minutes after boiling).
3. Grate the carrots on a fine grater, chop the onion, and simmer for 5 minutes in vegetable oil and water.
4. Add the meat, cut into small pieces, and simmer for another 7 minutes.
5. Add the stewed vegetables and meat to the bulgur.
6. Stuff the peppers, and place them in a wide saucepan.
7. Add water to half of the peppers and salt.
8. Cover with a lid.
9. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
10. When serving, pour over sour cream.