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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375F. 
  2. Cut the top of the bell peppers, clean out the seeds and set them aside.
  3. Bring a pot of water to boil and steam the bell peppers for almost 5 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. 
  5. Add ground beef to the onion and cook it until it's brown. 
  6. Add in cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, mined garlic, paprika and salt. 
  7. Add tomato paste and mix well until fully combined. 
  8. Add in cooked white rice and combine. 
  9. 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.
  10. Pour the broth into the dish and cover with aluminum foil. 
  11. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the bell peppers are soft to your preference.
  12. Serve warm. 

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.