Lamb & Apricot Stuffed Peppers

Name: Lamb & Apricot Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, seeds removed; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 cup cooked basmati rice; 1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 cups tomato sauce or passata

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These Lamb & Apricot Stuffed Peppers are a stunning and flavorful main course that balances savory and sweet perfectly. Aromatic ground lamb is cooked with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, then mixed with cooked rice, sweet chopped dried apricots, and toasted pine nuts. This fragrant filling is packed into vibrant bell peppers and baked until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly browned. The apricots plump up during cooking, adding little bursts of sweetness that complement the rich lamb beautifully. This dish is hearty, elegant enough for company, and a wonderful way to enjoy a classic stuffed vegetable with a Middle Eastern twist.

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Four halved bell peppers stuffed with lamb and rice mixture, baked in a dish

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time50 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Baking dishLarge skillet

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
2
In a skillet, cook ground lamb over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3
Add onion and garlic to the lamb; cook until soft. Stir in cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in cooked rice, chopped apricots, and pine nuts.
5
Spoon the filling into the pepper halves. Pour tomato sauce around the peppers in the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until peppers are tender. Serve hot.

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Leckere Rezepte

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