Go Back
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for topping
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley or mint, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown the lamb with olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute, then add drained tomatoes, olives, rice, and pine nuts. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes; adjust seasoning.
  3. Halve peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs. Spoon filling into each half and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Add 2 tbsp water or broth to the dish, cover with foil, and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until peppers are tender.
  5. Remove foil, sprinkle extra feta over peppers, and let the residual heat soften it. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint and serve hot.

Notes

If you like a crispier top, broil the peppers for 2 minutes after adding the feta. The filling can be swapped with ground chicken or turkey.