Turkish Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolması)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.

3. 3

   In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the rice to the pan and stir for a couple of minutes until it is well coated with oil.

5. 5

   Add the chopped tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Pour in 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is partially cooked, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

8. 8

   Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour the remaining 1 cup of water into the bottom of the dish.

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