Description
Irresistible Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any dinner occasion. These colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful Mediterranean experience that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 14 oz chickpeas
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/3 cup parsley
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 2.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2.5 tsp cumin
- 1.5 tsp coriander
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Stir in salt, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes to the beef mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the beef mixture with cooked brown rice, parsley, feta cheese, and mint.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg