Parsleys Stuffed Peppers Food

LENTIL STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Zest enough of the lemon to measure 1 teaspoon; cut the lemon in half and reserve.
• Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the lemon zest, garlic, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring to combine, for a little bit for the garlic to toast. Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated and slightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is fluffy and all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside, covered, until ready to use.
• Slice the top 1/2 inch off of the bell peppers and hollow them out by removing the ribs and seeds. Place them standing cut-side up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. (Discard the tops or save for another use.)
• Add the lentils, tomatoes, parsley, rice, 1 cup of the feta, the juice of one of the lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste in large bowl. Toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning.
• Scoop the rice and lentil mixture into the peppers. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup feta over the top. Sprinkle with some more black pepper. Bake until the feta is starting to brown and the peppers have softened, 30 to 35 minutes. Drizzle with a little more oil, sprinkle with flaky salt and top with a squeeze of the remaining lemon half. Serve immediately.

BARLEY-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice the mushrooms, grate the parmesan, dice the mozzarella, chop the parsley, halve and seed the bell peppers.
• Cook the barley according to the package instructions. Transfer the barley to a bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F and make sure the oven rack is positioned in the center.
• In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and rippling, add half the mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper. Do not touch the pan!
• After 3 to 4 minutes, use tongs to flip one mushroom. If it's not browned to your liking, give them another minute or two. When they're ready, flip all the mushrooms and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the cooked mushrooms to the bowl with the barley and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
• Add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and the parsley to the bowl and stir to combine.
• Line the pepper halves cut side up on a baking sheet and season each with a pinch of kosher salt.
• Use a large spoon to divide the barley filling evenly among the pepper halves.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the filling is hot in the center and the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the peppers with the bread crumbs and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown.

PARSLEY'S STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly grease a deep large baking pan.
• Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place hollowed peppers cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
• In a large skillet, brown and crumble beef and pork with the onion and garlic; drain off fat and return to the skillet.
• Add (to the cooked meat mixture in the skillet) the crushed tomatoes, about HALF of the tomato sauce, chopped parsley, oregano, basil, sugar, marjoram, and pepper. Allow to come to a soft boil.
• Add the beef broth and uncooked instant rice. Stir well. Bring to a soft boil; reduce heat.
• Cover skillet and simmer gently for 15 minutes; stirring once or twice.
• Stir again and add desired amount of salt; if needed.
• Generously fill each hollowed bell pepper. If any leftover filling exists, just pour more over each.
• Top each with the RESERVED tomato sauce.
• Loosely cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, uncover (and IF using the optional mozzarella, sprinkle it on now) and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. (sometimes I put a bit more sauce over the cheese).