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Description
Enjoy these flavorful Ground Lamb Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers. They are packed with fresh herbs and spices for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomatoes, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with the lamb mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
- If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lamb mixture.
- You can use any color bell peppers you like.
- These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and baked later.
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg