Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers, a delightful dish that will elevate your dinner table. These stuffed peppers are a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef, chickpeas, and aromatic herbs, all nestled in colorful bell pepper shells. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Whether served as a satisfying main course or a hearty side dish, these stuffed peppers promise to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to savor the taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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 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
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds; place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef with salt, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cooked brown rice, parsley, feta cheese, and mint to the beef mixture; combine well.
- Fill each bell pepper generously with the mixture and press down slightly.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg