Mediterranean Lamb-And Couscous-Stuffed Bell Peppers

"Reto dishes-like stuffed peppers- might remind us of long hours in the Kitchen, But these can be on the table surprisingly fast.Over flowing with Lamb and couscous, they are light and satisfying at the same time. Recipe comes from Sunset Magazine"
 
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photo by Maureen H. photo by Maureen H.
photo by Maureen H.
photo by Maureen H. photo by Maureen H.
Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Slice peppers in half lengthwise through the stems and remove seeds.
  • Place halves, cut side down, in a 12-by-17-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 450 degree, regular or convection oven until lightly browned and tender when pierced,13 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-to-12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir onions, garlic, thyme, mint and rosemary in olive oil until onions are limp and begining to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground lamb and 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • Stir until lamb is browned and crumbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, couscous, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat; let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, 3to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley; add salt to taste.
  • Turn pepper halves over; fill each with about 2/3 cup lamb mixture.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese evenly over filling.
  • Bake until cheese is slightly melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer peppers to a platter.
  • Serve.

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Reviews

  1. I used some small poblano peppers from my garden, stuffed whole and halved eggplants (scooping out the center, chopping and sautéeing with the onion), added a tablespoon of oregano as well.....delicious!
     
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  2. I found this recipe outstanding, but since I am not a big fan of couscous, I made it with brown rice. Just cook the rice in the chicken stock and used the package directions. To Die For!!!
     
  3. This was very simple to make and absolutely delicious.
     
  4. I made these with green peppers and did not alter the recipe. Very savory and highly recommended!
     
  5. it was not a good idea to use the mixed peppers. the red and yellow peppers were overcooked, but the green ones were just right after 15 minutes. i also used beef instead of lamb and halved the amount of couscous to fill 3 peppers, it was plenty. i added some pine nuts to the mix. i think this would be great with leftover lamb
     
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  1. it was not a good idea to use the mixed peppers. the red and yellow peppers were overcooked, but the green ones were just right after 15 minutes. i also used beef instead of lamb and halved the amount of couscous to fill 3 peppers, it was plenty. i added some pine nuts to the mix. i think this would be great with leftover lamb
     

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