Frikeh Stuffed Peppers

From The Vegetarian Cookbook

• 4 oz frikeh (parched green wheat; bulgur is an adequate substitute)
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp pretty good olive oil
• 2-3 oz onion, diced
• A little water
• 1/2 tsp veg. bouillon (or replace all the water with stock)
• 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (use more if you can't get frikeh)
• a few drops holy basil extract
• 2 med. bell peppers

Cook the frikeh till the water is absorbed. Set aside.

Saute the onions in the olive oil. Add the frikeh, bouillon and water. Finish cooking, if needed. Add the chocolate and paprika, and mix well. Remove from heat. Add the basil extract/basil, and mix well.

Cut off the tops of the peppers, and remove the seeds/pith. Stuff the peppers with the frikeh mixture. Wrap the peppers loosely in foil. Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes, till the peppers are tender.

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