Roasted stuffed peppers in a healthy version. Try our delicious recipe

Roasted stuffed peppers in a healthy version. Try our delicious recipe
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Only healthy ingredients and an unusual preparation procedure are used in our stuffing recipe. Try it with us and strengthen your immunity.

Difficulty Higher
Preparation 90 minutes
Portions 4 servings

Stuffed peppers are a traditional recipe that people all over the world know. So we know the different variations of preparation. Today, try this healthy and filling recipe with us with an unusual procedure.

The main ingredient of the dish is of course paprika. It is known as a metabolism kicker.

It is full of vitamins and minerals such as A, B, C, K, potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron. The white varieties also contain large amounts of vitamin E and folic acid.

White peppers contain even more vitamin C than lemons, and their charm lies in the fact that they do not lose it even after cooking, as is the case with other foods.

This rich combination of beneficial substances helps protect the eyes, especially against cataracts and age-related blindness.

Experts agree that paprika also has a beneficial effect on digestion. It promotes proper peristalsis and also better absorption of minerals and vitamins.

Thus, by consuming peppers, you will boost your immunity and overall health of the body.

Tomatoes are also an essential part of our recipe and should be part of your daily diet.

They are full of beneficial acids, vitamins and rich substances. These include A, B1, B2, B3, B7, C, D, E, K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, sodium, calcium, zinc, iron, beta carotene and fiber.

Regular consumption of tomatoes can protect your body from heart problems. It helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system.

Like peppers, it is also excellent for promoting proper digestion and preventing constipation or conversely diarrhea. It effectively removes harmful substances from the body. Apart from proper peristalsis, regular consumption of tomatoes will also ensure adequate production of gastric and digestive juices.

Consumption of tomatoes will also help the circulatory system of your body. It can reduce the risk of hypertension and tension in the blood vessels and arteries.

Apart from the internal benefits, consuming tomatoes will also have an effect on the external appearance. This is because it helps in fighting acne or even pigment spots. Tomatoes make the skin look youthful, hydrated and supple. Similarly, the quality of hair can be better and better.

Too much of everything is bad for you. That's why tomatoes should be avoided by people who have problems with excess stomach juices or allergy sufferers.

Stuffed peppers are filled with turkey meat. It is a very tender and light meat. It contains little fat and is therefore more digestible and does not promote cholesterol formation in the blood vessels.

The vitamins and minerals that this meat hides include A, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, zinc and iron.

Consuming turkey meat is also good for promoting blood formation and proper red blood cell function. This is especially good for women in the post-menstrual or menopausal period.

Menopausal women should definitely include this meat in their diet because of its higher calcium content, which helps against bone thinning during this period.

The beneficial substances it contains also support the proper functioning of the nervous system and the liver.

What do we need for a healthy version of roasted stuffed peppers?

  • 4 white peppers
  • 350 g ground turkey meat
  • 300 g mozzarella (2 pieces)
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 190 g tomato puree
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • white onion
  • red onion
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • spices
  • bay leaf
  • sugar
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 pcs red peppers/sliced vegetables

Recipe

  1. First, prepare the peppers. Wash the peppers and carefully cut out the stems and seeds.
  2. Mix the minced meat well with the torn mozzarella, salt, black pepper and ground cumin. Add the finely chopped fried white onion and the crushed garlic to the mixture.
  3. Fill the prepared peppers with the well-mixed meat and spice mixture. Place the peppers thus filled in the prepared baking dish.
  4. To the peppers, add the cleaned and diced tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, red onion and about 5 to 6 cloves of cleaned garlic.
  5. Pour in the purée mixed with olive oil, salt, sugar, black and allspice and bay leaf.
  6. Bake everything together in a covered dish at 185 degrees for about 45 minutes. Open the baking dish towards the end. If necessary, turn up the heat to about 215 degrees F. Bake for about 10 more minutes.
  7. Remove the peppers from the baking dish, as well as the large spices such as bay leaf and allspice, and blend the mixture thoroughly until smooth.

Serve with natural rice, boiled potatoes or just on their own.

If you like more exotic flavours, instead of the bay leaf and allspice, place fresh basil in a baking dish and then stir it into the sauce.

Enjoy!

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