Stuffed peppers with gherkins and homemade cheese
4 servings
60 minutes
Stuffed peppers with gherkins and homemade cheese are a vibrant representative of Bulgarian cuisine, filled with freshness and juiciness. Bulgarians have long been known for their love of vegetables and cheeses, and this dish embodies their gastronomic culture. Sweet peppers filled with a fragrant mixture of chicken mince, tangy gherkins, and tender homemade cheese acquire a rich flavor and appetizing texture. Baking makes them soft while retaining a slight crunchiness that adds harmony to the taste. This recipe is perfect for both family dinners and festive tables. The dish can be complemented with fresh herbs, a light yogurt-based sauce or simply served hot to enjoy the contrast of creamy cheese and tangy vegetables.
1
Prepare the products: wash the pepper, tomato, and greens.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
- Pink tomatoes: 1 piece
- Parsley: 3 sprigs
2
Cut the peppers in half.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
3
Remove the seeds from the peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
4
Chop the greens finely.
- Parsley: 3 sprigs
5
Cut the gherkins into small cubes.
- Cornichons (gherkins): 4 pieces
6
Cut the tomato into cubes.
- Pink tomatoes: 1 piece
7
Combine the vegetables in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Cornichons (gherkins): 4 pieces
- Pink tomatoes: 1 piece
- Parsley: 3 sprigs
8
Add chicken mince to the vegetable mix.
- Ground chicken: 500 g
9
Mix and salt to taste.
- Salt: to taste
10
Place the filling in the halves of the peppers (if necessary, you can support the peppers with baking paper to prevent them from falling).
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
11
Place small pieces of homemade cheese on top of the minced meat and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, then bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
12
When the cheese is browned and the broth from the minced meat in the peppers is clear and boiling, it can be taken out and served.