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Dairy-Free Turkish Stuffed Peppers (Dolma) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Turkish Stuffed Peppers (Dolma)

Bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, cooked in a tomato-based sauce. This dairy-free version of a Turkish classic is a delicious and healthy lunch option.

90m4 servings
Contains nutsDAIRY-free
380 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Bell Peppers
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts
  • 0.25 cup Currants
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
  2. 2Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Save the tops.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add rice, tomato paste, parsley, mint, pine nuts, currants, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. 6Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture and replace the tops.
  7. 7Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour vegetable broth into the dish.
  8. 8Bake for 60 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked.
  9. 9Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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