Ingredients
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- 4 Bell Peppers (any color)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (chopped)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled; vegan feta optional)
- 1 cup Pearled Couscous (or orzo/farro)
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (optional)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Chopped Onions
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (such as Parsley, Thyme, Oregano)
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the bell peppers and cut off the tops; remove seeds and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped olives, feta cheese, couscous, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Mix well.
- Generously fill each bell pepper with the prepared mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with additional feta cheese crumbled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg