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GREEK-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers image

The bounty of peppers found at the local farmers market in the early fall, combined with some standard Greek ingredients, creates a dish that bursts with color and fresh flavor. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 each medium sweet yellow, orange, red and green peppers
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, divided
1 pound ground lamb
1 cup cooked barley
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., Cut and reserve tops from peppers; remove and discard seeds. Pour 1 cup crushed tomatoes into bottom of a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine lamb, barley, 1 cup feta cheese, olives and seasonings; add fennel mixture. Spoon mixture into peppers; place in slow cooker. Pour remaining crushed tomatoes over peppers; replace pepper tops. Cook, covered, on low 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours, until peppers are tender. Serve with additional feta and, if desired, chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GREEK STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE



Greek Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe image

You'll love these stuffed peppers, prepared Greek-style and stuffed with a perfectly seasoned meat mixture with rice and chickpeas and fresh herbs. You can prepare parts of this recipe ahead of time, and you can even freeze leftover stuffed peppers! Serve them as the main coarse or a side dish.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Greek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve EVOO)
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
Kosher salt + black pepper
1 tsp ground allspice
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped ( about 1 cup packed fresh parsley. Or a mixture of chopped fresh parsley and fresh dill)
1 cup white rice, soaked in water for 2o to 30 minutes, then drained
3/4 tsp hot or sweet paprika
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 1/4 cup water
6 bell peppers, any colors, tops removed and cored
3/4 cup chicken broth (or water)

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy pot, heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin oil. Saute the chopped onions until golden. Now add the meat and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned. Season with salt, pepper, allspice, minced garlic (or garlic powder). Stir in the chickpeas and cook briefly.
  • To the same pot, now add the parsley, rice (which had been soaked in water and drained), paprika, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add the water and bring to a high simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Then turn the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and no longer hard nor too chewy. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat a grill or indoor griddle or skillet over medium-high. Grill the bell peppers for 10-15 minutes, covered, and turning over as needed so that the peppers will soften and gain some color. Remove from heat and set aside to cool briefly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Assemble the bell peppers open-side up in a baking dish filled with 3/4 cup broth or water. Fill each of the bell peppers with the the cooked stuffing mixture of meat, rice and chickpeas.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil (making sure the foil does not touch the stuffed peppers) and place the dish on the middle rack of your heated oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley, if you like, and serve.
  • To serve stuffed peppers as a main dish Greek-style, add Tztaziki sauce and Greek salad for sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Sugar 7.7 g, Sodium 37.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 14.5 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg

GREEK STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large red bell peppers, small red onion, ground beef, feta cheese, kalamata olives, fresh parsley leaf, fresh mint leaf, kosher salt, black pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large red bell peppers
½ small red onion, minced
½ lb ground beef, 90% lean
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
6 kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley leaf, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, chopped
kosher salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Cut the tops off of the bell peppers, then scrape out the seeds and white pith. Save the pepper tops and set them aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper, and stir together so that everything is thoroughly mixed.
  • Divide the beef mixture in half and stuff it into the peppers, then place the tops of the peppers back on top.
  • Transfer the peppers to a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet, then bake in the preheated oven until the meat is cooked through and the peppers are soft and starting to shrivel, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 8 grams

TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Taco-Stuffed Peppers Recipe by Tasty image

If you're craving tacos but not all the carbs, you'll love these lightened-up stuffed peppers. The peppers are hollowed out and roasted in the oven, then stuffed with ground beef, black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. It's everything you love about tacos, all in an edible vegetable bowl. You can always swap ground beef for chicken or turkey, or stick to rice and keep this recipe totally vegetarian.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 peppers

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 large bell peppers, or 8 medium, ensure they have a flat base so they will stand up when cooking
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup frozen corn
1 jar medium chunky salsa, 1 jar, 16 oz
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 1 packet, or make your own
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, grated, or mexican blend cheese
guacamole, to garnish, optional
sour cream, to garnish, optional
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper.
  • Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).
  • While the Peppers are roasting - heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
  • NOTE: If you made your own taco seasoning, you'll want to add 2 tablespoons. The ingredients above will make more than this recipe requires.
  • Add diced onion - continuing to cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add in 1 cup (100g) of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
  • Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese.
  • Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Top with additional cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams

TRADITIONAL STUFFED PEPPERS



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My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They're so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. -Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert on paper towels., In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, rice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into peppers. , Place in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GREEK-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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One of the few dishes that is better served cold rather than hot. Absolutely delicious and very Mediterranean!!! It can be made vegetarian by replacing meat with soya.

Provided by GATOULA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
4 large red bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound ground pork
2 onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup dry white wine
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
½ cup cooked white rice
½ cup raisins
½ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place green and red bell peppers in a bowl with enough warm water to cover, and soak 5 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place pork and onions in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pork is evenly brown. Drain grease, and mix in wine and tomato puree. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet mixture to a large bowl, and mix in feta cheese, cooked rice, raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Stuff peppers with the mixture, and arrange in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and continue baking 10 minutes, until stuffing is lightly browned. May be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 595.3 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

GREEK STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



Greek Stuffed Banana Peppers image

If you're looking for a ground turkey recipe that delivers, this is the one! The filling is flavorful and the peppers add some nice heat. You can easily stuff them ahead of time and bake them up when you're ready. -Ola Snow, Powell, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 large banana peppers
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
8 pitted Greek olives, sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from banana peppers; remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; pat dry., In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in basil; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in olives, cheese, bread crumbs, water, egg substitute and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Spoon mixture into banana peppers. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with tomato sauce. Bake, covered, 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in turkey mixture reads 165° and peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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