Greek-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients

  • bell peppers

    4

  • ground lamb

    500g

  • feta cheese

    200g

  • cooked rice

    1 cup

  • red onion

    1

  • garlic cloves

    2

  • diced tomatoes

    1 can

  • fresh parsley

    1/4 cup

  • fresh mint

    1/4 cup

  • olive oil

    2 tablespoons

  • lemon juice

    2 tablespoons

  • ground cumin

    1 teaspoon

  • ground cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon

  • salt

    to taste

  • black pepper

    to taste




Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced red onion, and sauté until softened.

  • Add ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  • Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Stuff the bell peppers with the lamb mixture and place them in a baking dish.

  • Crumble feta cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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