Bell Peppers Stuffed With Coconut Rice and Mangoes

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Bell Peppers stuffed with Coconut Rice and Mangoes - a healthy and delicious meal option
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large green bell peppers ( or red )
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large red onion , chopped
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews , chopped ( or peanuts )
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil , chopped ( or cilantro )
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe mango , peeled , halved and cut away from the seed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
425
Sugar
12g
Fat
20g
Bell Peppers stuffed with Coconut Rice and Mangoes make for a delicious and flavorful main dish that's perfect for a healthy meal option. The dish combines the sweetness of mangoes with the nutty and coconutty flavors of the stuffing, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. The addition of Thai basil adds a layer of complexity to the mix, creating a balanced and harmonious flavor profile. Bell Peppers are also a great source of Vitamin C while mangoes provide Vitamin A, with cashews contributing healthy fats to the dish. Not only is this dish full of flavor, it's also healthy and nutritious!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cut off tops of bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
3.In a large skillet, heat peanut oil and sauté chopped onion until softened. Add cooked rice, unsweetened dried shredded coconut, chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews, chopped fresh Thai basil, fresh lime juice, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
4.Once thoroughly mixed, stuff mixture into each bell pepper.
5.Arrange stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
6.Bake for 45 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes to brown the top.
7.Serve with freshly cut mango for added sweetness and flavor.

PROS

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy flavors!

CONS

Cooking time may be longer than the average meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bell Peppers packed with Vitamin C are great for building immunity and mangoes providing Vitamin A helps in maintaining healthy skin.
The use of coconut rice aids in proper digestion and the presence of cashews adds a dose of healthy fats needed to support general health and wellness.

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