Dolma (stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice And Meat)

Dolma is a traditional Kurdish dish consisting of bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice and meat. This dish is popular in Kurdish cuisine and is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Kurdish Kurdish Cuisine Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice And Meat
Dolma (stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice And Meat)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice and meat mixture and place them in a deep pot.
  5. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the stuffed peppers.
  6. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  7. Remove the stuffed peppers from the pot and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Deep pot Cutting board Knife Large bowl

Tools

Oven Cooking spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the dolma with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground meat with cooked lentils or chickpeas.

Cost

$15