Authentic Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe | Greek Grocery Online
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Category
Greek
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Looking for an authentic Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes recipe? Look no further! This Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes recipe combines the flavors of Greece with ingredients sourced from a trusted Greek grocery online store. These peppers are filled with a mouthwatering mixture of cooked rice, seasoned ground beef or lamb, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all seasoned with Greek spices and herbs that you can conveniently buy online. The stuffing is enhanced with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of cinnamon, giving it a unique and delightful Mediterranean twist. Baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers become tender, fragrant, and irresistibly delicious. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by lemon wedges for a tangy touch. This easy Greek stuffed peppers recipe is a true taste of Greece that you can recreate in your own kitchen. Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this authentic recipe made with ingredients from a trusted Greek grocery online. Try it today and delight your taste buds with this flavorful Greek dish!
Ingredients
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4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) or mix of peppers and tomatoes
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1 cup cooked rice
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1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes
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1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives (buy Greek olive products online)
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (buy authentic Greek feta cheese online)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (buy Greek olive oil online)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (buy Greek spices and herbs online)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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1/4 cup water
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Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse the peppers and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground beef or lamb, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Stuff the mixture evenly into the bell peppers, pressing gently to fill them without overstuffing.
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Pour the water into the bottom of the dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly browned on top.
Remove from the oven and let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes.
Serve the Greek stuffed peppers warm, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Enjoy this delicious and authentic Greek dish made with ingredients sourced from Recipiada.com , the trusted Greek grocery online.
Recipe Note
Feel free to add a personal touch to the recipe and adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
