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GREEK STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE



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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 WITH FETA CHEESE RECIPE



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A traditional Greek stuffed peppers with feta cheese recipe! The tanginess of strong, traditional Greek feta cheese combined with the sweetness of Romano peppers make for an extraordinary culinary combination!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12-14 red green peppers,long (Romano)
100g feta cheese, crushed with a fork (4 ounces)
50g kefalotyri or any hard yellow cheese, grated (2 ounces)
1 small tomato, peeled and seeded
1 red onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsps chopped parsley
2 tbsps of olive oil for the stuffing
1 cup of olive oil
freshly ground pepper
1 chilli pepper, chopped (optionally)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan with plenty of boiling salted water, add the peppers and leave them for 5 minutes, until softened. Place the peppers on some paper towel to dry and then cut the upper part of the peppers, along with the stalks and seeds (you will need them later).
  • Prepare the stuffing. In a food processor, add 2 tbsp's of olive oil, the garlic and the onion and blend. Add Into a large bowl, along with the chopped parsley, the chopped tomato, the feta cheese, the kefalotyri and mix with with a fork, until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a teaspoon to fill the peppers with the stuffing; spread them in a greased oven tray and use a cooking brush, to coat them with olive oil. Place the stalks back on the peppers, so that the cheese won't pour out, when melted.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 170C for 1/2 hour until the peppers are nicely colored and the cheese starts to melt

GREEK-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, minced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup bulgur
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, cores and ribs removed
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium stewed tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, spinach, zucchini, onion, bulgur, egg, oregano, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Arrange the pepper halves cut side up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and fill each pepper half with the meat mixture. Pour the tomatoes over the peppers and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the meat mixture is completely cooked and the peppers are tender, about 25 minutes longer.

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-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

MY BIG FAT GREEK STUFFED PEPPERS



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Make and share this My Big Fat Greek Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jo Coburn

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 large tomatoes, diced
3 cups brown rice, cooked
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet and put peppers , cut side down, on the surface. Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes or until tender and the skin begins to brown.
  • While peppers are roasting heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion.
  • Cook onion until translucent, then add beef,crumbling well; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain well and blot with paper towels to reduce fat.
  • Add seasonings to beef mixture; then add tomatoes and rice.
  • Mix well. Add Feta cheese and mix again.
  • In a baking dish, place peppers cut side up this time and fill with meat and cheese mixture.
  • Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 317.7, Carbohydrate 82.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7, Protein 20.7

STUFFED PEPPERS MY WAY



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Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup uncooked Arborio rice
2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tomato, diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
  • While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
  • Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1594.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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