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Indian-Spiced Paneer Stuffed Romano Peppers – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Indian-Spiced Paneer Stuffed Romano Peppers

A vibrant, Indian-inspired twist on classic stuffed peppers. Sweet Romano peppers are filled with a deliciously spiced mixture of grated paneer, fresh aromatics, and ripe tomatoes, then roasted until tender and slightly charred.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Romano peppers
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) canola oil
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 Indian green chile, very finely chopped
  • ¾-inch / 2 cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated
  • 8 oz (225 g) hard paneer, grated
  • 1 large ripe tomato, finely chopped
  • ⅓ tsp (2 g / 0.07 oz) salt, or to taste
  • ⅓ tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) ground red chile
  • ½ cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • For a make-ahead meal, stuff the peppers and store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake them straight from the fridge when you're ready to eat.
  • Control the heat by deseeding the green chile for a milder flavor, or add an extra chile for a spicier kick.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Prepare the peppers by slicing each one open from just below the stem down the center, keeping the stem attached to create a boat shape. Gently open the pepper, pull out the seeds and membrane, and discard.
  3. Place a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Once hot, add the oil and crushed cumin seeds.
  5. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the diced onion and cook for about 8 minutes, until soft and translucent.
  7. Stir in the green chile and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Add the grated paneer and chopped tomato to the pan.
  9. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato has softened and the mixture comes together.
  10. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the salt, ground red chile, and chopped cilantro.
  11. Mix well and allow the filling to cool slightly.
  12. Divide the paneer mixture evenly among the four prepped peppers, using a spoon or your fingers to stuff them generously.
  13. Gently press the peppers closed and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred in places.
  15. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 20g

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