Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean coast. These colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of ground meat, rice, fresh herbs, and feta cheese, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a medley of fresh flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground meat, paprika, and oregano; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, parsley, and feta cheese until well combined.
- Generously stuff each pepper with the filling, placing them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown the tops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg