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.

9. 9

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

10. 10

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the tops to brown slightly.

11. 11

    Let the stuffed peppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Turkish Stuffed Peppers!