Stuffed Vegetables

Mediterranean-style vegetables hollowed and stuffed with a savory herbed rice mixture, then baked until tender and flavorful.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 249 kcals 1992 kcals
Carbohydrates 39 grams 312 grams
Fat 7.5 grams 60 grams
Protein 5 grams 40 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
37.5
ml
GrainsCereals
400
g
Liquids
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
Cloves, finely chopped
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
Large handful
1
handful
Mint
Large handful, fresh
1
tsp
Oregano
Dried
0.1
tsp
1
null
Salt
To taste
1
null
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
Divided use
Vegetables
1
piece
Green Pepper
Top removed and seeds discarded
1
piece
Red Pepper
Top removed and seeds discarded
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
Top removed and seeds discarded
2
piece
Tomato
Large, tops removed and flesh reserved
2
piece
Aubergine
Small to medium, halved lengthways and hollowed
1
piece
Green Courgette
Halved lengthways and hollowed
1
piece
Yellow Courgette
Halved lengthways and hollowed
1
piece
Onion
Large, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Prepare vegetables by cutting lids off peppers and tomatoes, and hollowing out aubergines and courgettes.
  • Finely chop the reserved vegetable flesh from the tomatoes, aubergines, and courgettes.
  • Heat 45ml of olive oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped vegetable flesh and tomato purée, cooking for 10 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the rice and 150ml of vegetable stock, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, herbs, and chilli flakes.
  • Arrange vegetable shells in a roasting tin, fill with the rice mixture, and replace lids.
  • Drizzle with 45ml of olive oil and pour the remaining 100ml of stock into the tin.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 30 minutes until cooked through.