Prep Time
40 min.
Cooking Time
1 h.
Serves
1
Cuisine
Russian
Difficulty
Categories
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About This Recipe
Savor the flavor of this canned salad, remarkably similar to stuffed bell peppers, yet entirely meatless! This perfect preserve features sweet bell peppers, onions, carrots, and rice, all bathed in a fragrant tomato sauce. It makes an excellent side dish for cutlets, poultry, or fish, or a delightful cold appetizer on its own. Furthermore, these "lazy" peppers can serve as the base for a hearty soup or a satisfying stew. This truly versatile preserve will be a lifesaver during the cold winter months. The ingredients listed yield one 0.5-liter jar.
Ingredients List
Total Ingredients: 12
Serves:
Bell pepper (red and green) - 1 pcs.
Bulb onions - 2 pcs.
Carrot - 2 pcs.
Garlic - 2 clove
Chopped tomatoes in their own juice - 1 can
Long grain rice - 50 g
Sugar - 1 tsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.
Black peppercorns - 3 pcs.
Ground chili pepper - 0.3 tsp.
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.
Basil leaf - to taste
Nutrition Facts
Serves:
🥓
Fat
31г
🍚
Carbohydrates
73г
🥩
Proteins
14г
🔥
Kcal
Daily Values
Preparation Steps
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients: thoroughly wash and peel the onion, carrots, and garlic. Remove the core and seeds from the bell pepper, then rinse it. Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs completely clear. Prepare the necessary kitchen utensils: a bowl, a frying pan, a grater, a saucepan, and a sterilized 0.5-liter jar with a lid.
Step 2
Place the rice in a pot and add water in a 1:2 ratio. Put the pot over medium heat and wait until the water comes to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low, then add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the water. Cook the rice until fully done, which should take 15-20 minutes. Remove the pot of rice from the heat.
Step 3
Slice the onion into thin quarter-rings. Grate the carrots coarsely, and finely chop the garlic. Dice the bell pepper into 1.5-2 cm cubes. Transfer the canned tomatoes to a bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth.
Step 4
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and fry, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until it turns light beige. Then add the carrots and cook everything together, continuing to stir, for another 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the crushed tomatoes in their own juice to the vegetables in the pan. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
Step 6
Add the diced bell pepper, black peppercorns, red pepper, remaining salt, and sugar to the skillet. Stir everything well, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the pan with vegetables from the heat. Add the cooked rice and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly and fill the prepared jar with the rice and vegetable mixture. Seal the jar tightly with a lid. Allow the lazy peppers to cool completely, then store them in a dark, cool place.
Step 8
Garnish the lazy bell peppers with fresh basil leaves before serving to give them a vibrant aroma and appetizing appearance.
Enjoy your meal!
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