Lamb and Cumin Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Stuffed bell peppers with ground lamb, cumin, and rice, baked to tender perfection with a hint of citrus. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs Ground lamb, Bell peppers, and Long-grain rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut 4 large bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz ground lamb, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up meat until browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp lemon zest, then add 1/2 cup uncooked rice and 1 cup chicken broth. Cook for 3 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
  5. Step 5: Pack rice-lamb mixture into hollowed bell pepper halves, pressing gently to fill. Place in baking dish and pour remaining liquid around peppers.
  6. Step 6: Cover dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until peppers are tender and tops golden.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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