Savory Pumpkin and Apricot Stuffed Bell Peppers
This delightful vegetarian dish features vibrant bell peppers filled with a hearty mixture of diced pumpkin, juicy vine tomatoes, and sweet dried apricots. Enhanced with spices like cinnamon and topped with crunchy almonds, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The peppers are beautifully roasted to tender perfection, making them not only a nutritious meal but also a visually appealing centerpiece. Serve these stuffed peppers on a bed of fluffy quinoa for a wholesome dinner that's sure to impress family and friends.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 (tablespoon)
Red onion
1 (finely chopped)
Red chili pepper
1 large (deseeded and chopped)
Garlic clove
1 (crushed)
Vine tomatoes
4 large (chopped)
Pumpkin
450 (peeled, deseeded, and diced (g))
Dried apricots
75 (ready-to-eat, chopped (g))
Cinnamon
0.5 (teaspoon)
Sliced almonds
30 (g)
Red bell peppers
4
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (gas mark 4).
2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
3
Stir in the chopped red chili pepper and crushed garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and diced pumpkin to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin has softened.
5
Incorporate the chopped dried apricots, cinnamon, and sliced almonds into the pumpkin mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.
6
Carefully hollow out the four red bell peppers, removing the seeds and membranes. Spoon the pumpkin and apricot mixture generously into each pepper.
7
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a roasting dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and the peppers are slightly blistered.
8
Serve the stuffed peppers warm, ideally on a bed of fluffy quinoa for extra nutrition and a hearty meal.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main dish in this recipe?
The main dish is Savory Pumpkin and Apricot Stuffed Bell Peppers.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a delightful vegetarian dish.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 180 degrees Celsius or gas mark 4.
What kind of oil should I use for sautéing?
The recipe calls for one tablespoon of olive oil.
How long should I cook the red onion?
The red onion should be cooked for about 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
What ingredients are added immediately after the onion?
Add the chopped red chili pepper and crushed garlic.
How much pumpkin is required for this recipe?
You will need 450 grams of peeled, deseeded, and diced pumpkin.
What type of tomatoes are recommended?
The recipe uses 4 large vine tomatoes, chopped.
How long should the pumpkin and tomatoes cook together?
They should cook for 8-10 minutes until the pumpkin has softened.
What type of apricots are used in the filling?
The recipe uses 75 grams of ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped.
Does this recipe include any nuts?
Yes, it includes 30 grams of sliced almonds for a crunchy texture.
Which spice is used to enhance the flavor of the filling?
0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon is used in the mixture.
How many bell peppers are needed?
The recipe requires four red bell peppers.
How do I prepare the bell peppers for stuffing?
Carefully hollow out the peppers, removing the seeds and membranes.
Should the peppers be baked covered or uncovered?
The stuffed peppers should be covered with foil while baking.
How long do the peppers need to bake?
Bake them for 20-25 minutes.
How can I tell when the stuffed peppers are ready?
They are ready when the pumpkin is tender and the peppers are slightly blistered.
What is the suggested serving base for this dish?
It is ideally served on a bed of fluffy quinoa.
Is this recipe considered spicy?
Yes, it is tagged as spicy and contains a large red chili pepper.
What color bell peppers are specified?
The recipe specifies red bell peppers.
How much garlic is used?
One crushed garlic clove is used.
What is the preparation for the red onion?
The red onion should be finely chopped.
What texture do the almonds provide?
The almonds provide a crunchy texture to the filling.
Does the recipe include salt and pepper?
Yes, you should season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
What category of cuisine does this dish belong to?
It is tagged as South American cuisine.
Is this a good recipe for comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food.
How many ingredients in total are used?
The recipe uses 10 ingredients.
Should the peppers be served warm or cold?
The stuffed peppers should be served warm.
How should the garlic be prepared?
The garlic should be crushed.
Can I substitute the quinoa?
While quinoa is recommended for nutrition, you could use rice or another grain as a base.