Stuffed Sweet Peppers With Tuna, Bulgur and Herbs Recipe

Stuffed Sweet Peppers With Tuna, Bulgur and Herbs Recipe

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Small, sweet bell peppers (also called mini peppers) in shades of red, orange and green make attractive vessels for stuffing In this recipe, adapted from the home cook Meline Toumani, they’re...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet small bell peppers, cored (about 24)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, more as needed
  • 1 cup medium or coarse bulgur
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 medium or 2 small jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chopped anchovy filets (optional)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (5- to 7-ounce) jar of tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, mint or dill (or a combination), more for garnish
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons capers

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