Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cardamom; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp paprkia; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cup cooked white rice; 1 cup broth; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1 cup olives

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
297 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Isaac Lopez

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Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this tasty stuffed peppers recipe. Mediterranean stuffed peppers are filled with delicious spices and are perfect for a family weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 bell peppers orange, yellow and red
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 large onion diced
1/2 lb ground beef 90% lean
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cardamom
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp paprkia
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 cup broth
1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
1 cup olives to top

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F.
Cut the top of the bell peppers, clean out the seeds and set them aside.
Bring a pot of water to boil and steam the bell peppers for almost 5 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent.
Add ground beef to the onion and cook it until it's brown.
Add in cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, mined garlic, paprika and salt.
Add tomato paste and mix well until fully combined.
Add in cooked white rice and combine.
Fill the bell peppers with the filling, top with olives and parsley. Place the top part of the bell peppers on as lids and place the bell peppers in an oven safe dish.
Pour the broth into the dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the bell peppers are soft to your preference.
Serve warm.

Notes

You can use garlic powder instead of minced garlic.
You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6servings Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 461mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	6servings
Calories	297kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Cholesterol	35mg	12%
Sodium	461mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	8g	16%