Adapted from An Edible Mosaic
Serves 6

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Spinach and Bulgur Wheat Stuffed Peppers

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat (medium ground)
  • 2 cups boiling vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 5 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb baby spinach, rinsed
  • 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 6 medium bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 4 tablespoons pine nuts (slivered almonds would be a fine substitute)

Instructions

  • Combine the bulgur and boiling vegetable broth in a medium bowl; cover and let sit until tender, about 20 minutes. If you used water, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt to mixture. Drain the bulgur in a fine mesh sieve. Set aside. (I skipped this step as my bulgur was pretty dry.) Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil and place the peppers (cut side up) in the pan. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saute the onions until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in spinach and 1 tablespoon of water and cook (covered) until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix the bulgur and spinach mixture together and spoon mixture into the peppers. Pour 4 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the pan; cover with foil or lid and bake until the peppers are tender, 30-45 minutes, depending on how soft you want the peppers. Coat a small skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle the toasted nuts on top of the stuffed peppers and serve.