Lamb Feta Peppers

Lamb Feta Peppers

Since I am Greek, I have learned many good Greek recipes over the years! This is one of my favorites. It’s a savory combination of lamb, rice and feta cheese stuffed into sweet green bell peppers and smothered with tomato sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 medium green bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 8 ounces ground lamb
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add onion and cook for four minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook one minute.

Step 3
Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds. Stand peppers upright in a a 9×12-inch baking dish.

Step 4
In large bowl, combine onion mixture, dill, salt, allspice and pepper. Mix in rice and lamb, fold in feta cheese. Stuff peppers with mixture.

Step 5
Mix tomato sauce with water, lemon juice and sugar. Pour half over peppers, and half over bottom of dish. Cover with foil.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 minutes, basing occasionally with sauce, until a meat thermometer inserted in center of filling reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273
Calories
17g
Fat
19g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat8g 40%
Cholesterol50mg 17%
Sodium912mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars7g
Protein12g
Vitamin C102mg 512%
Calcium159mg 12%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium497mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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