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Cumin and Lime Zest Afghan-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Enhances the earthy cumin with bright citrus notes.

52 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Lime Zest Afghan-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Photo: Tess Mattew · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add lime zest to the rice mixture before stuffing the peppers.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove tops from peppers and seed.
  3. In a pan, cook meat, onion, and garlic until browned.
  4. Stir in cumin, turmeric, salt, and rice. Add water.
  5. Stuff peppers, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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