Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a delightful dish bursting with color and flavor, making them perfect for festive occasions like Eid and graduation. Each vibrant pepper is generously filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, creating an impressive centerpiece that will wow your guests. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these stuffed beauties promise a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Chop the tops for filling if desired.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes and cooked rice; season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Generously fill each pepper with the mixture and place upright in the baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese; cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 67mg