Turkish Cuisine

Biber Dolma

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Peppers stuffed with spiced tomatoey rice and baked until soft, costed to the penny. A classic Turkish supper that turns a handful of veg into a proper meal.

Prep 25 mins
Cook 50 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.39

Approx £5.56 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Biber Dolma

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oven to 180C fan. Slice the tops off the peppers and scoop out the seeds.
  2. 2
    Soften the diced onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, then stir in the rice, tomato puree, mint, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Off the heat, mix in half the chopped tomatoes and the chopped parsley to make the filling.
  4. 4
    Spoon the filling into the peppers, sit them upright in a baking dish and pour the rest of the tomatoes plus a splash of water around them.
  5. 5
    Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until the rice is cooked through and the peppers are tender. Serve warm.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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