Rainbow Stuffed Bell Peppers

A familiar taste in different colors.

Stuffing Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice
• 4-5 onions
• 1.5-2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons currants
• 1 tablespoon dry mint
• 1-1.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup hot water

In addition:

• 10-12 bell peppers

Instructions:

1. Fine chop the onions and sautee in olive oil. Add pine nuts and sautee until pine nuts are pinkiesh.
2. Wash and drain the rice and add to the onions. Cook until the rice is translucent. Add spices, currant, and lemon juice. Add salt and 1/2 cup hot water and cover the pan andd cook on low until rice absorbs all the water.
3. Cut the tops of the bell peppers and clean insides. Wash and drain them. Fill the bell peppers with the stuffing and cover each with the top pieces. Arrange them in a pan.
4. Drill 1/2 cup of olive oil over the peppers. Add 2 cups of hot water to the pan. When boils, turn down the heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes.

Tags: stuffed, vegetarian, olive oil dishes