STUFFED-PEPPER BITES

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Make the most of the bags of mini bell peppers cropping up at markets everywhere. Food director Lucinda Scala Quinn came up with this quick appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground meat (lamb, turkey, or pork)
1 cup cooked, cooled rice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 bag mini bell peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced shallots

Steps:

  • Mix ground meat with rice, salt, and respective flavorful ingredients. Spoon filling into each half of the mini bell peppers, then broil on a baking sheet on the center rack until meat is cooked, about 8 minutes.

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