Flavors of TurkeyPreparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour

Any vegetable that can be stuffed can be categorized with dolmas: zucchini, eggplant, tomato, cabbage and vine leaves. Green peppers stuffed with rice are considered the king of all dolmas: a royal feast for the eye and the palate.

1. Wash the peppers; remove their tops and take out the seeds.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet; add the chopped onion and pine nuts. Once the onions are sautéed and the pine nuts toasted, add the chopped tomatoes.
3. Mix until the tomatoes take on a golden color.
4. Add the rice and the other ingredients.
5. Cook for about 5 minutes and add 1 cup (250 ml) water. Reduce the heat and continue cooking another 10 minutes.
6. To stuff the peppers, spoon the mixture in without packing too firmly. Cut the remaining tomato into 6 slices and place one piece on each pepper.
7. Place the peppers into a large saucepan. Add 500 ml (2 cups) water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until the peppers are very tender. Serve at room temperature.

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In collaboration with the Embassy, Office of Tourism and Cultural Ministry of Turkey