Greek-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Ground lamb is the main component for these Greek-inspired stuffed peppers. Add some rice and some traditional Greek flavors like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs to the bell pepper "boats". Garnish with feta cheese crumbles, chopped tomatoes, and tzatziki for a colorful and delicious main course. We like this with buttery new potatoes with leeks and parsley, and a green vegetable or salad. Add a hearty bread, if you aren't counting carbs!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
• 1 pound ground lamb
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes
• ½ cup long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
• ⅓ cup minced yellow onion
• ¼ cup tzatziki sauce, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup rice in a container and cover with water. Allow to soak for the 15 or 20 minutes, and drain well.

Step 3

Combine onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, dill, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Add ground lamb and drained rice. Using your hands, mix well until ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Slice bell peppers in half, top to bottom, and remove membranes and seeds. Evenly divide lamb mixture amongst each of the bell pepper halves. Set stuffed peppers in a shallow baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is cooked through, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the filling should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Allow to cool slightly, and garnish with tzatziki (see note). Sprinkle feta cheese crumbles and chopped tomatoes evenly over the stuffed peppers before serving.