Lamb-Stuffed Bell Pepper Towers
Ingredients:
- 6 large bell peppers (mix of colors)
- 1 pound of ground lamb
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups of spinach
- 1 cup of cauliflower rice
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Trim the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground lamb to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and spinach into the lamb mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese, rosemary, and thyme.
- Spoon the lamb mixture into the bell peppers, filling them completely.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers into a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition per serving (1 stuffed pepper):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 24g
- Fats: 14g
- Carbs: 20g
Plating:
Place a Lamb-Stuffed Bell Pepper in the middle of the plate standing tall. Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley all over the plate. The colors should be vibrant with the bell pepper offering a radiant contrast to the golden-brown ground lamb mixture peeking out from the top. Serve it with a side of mixed greens lightly dressed with lemon vinaigrette. The presentation should be simple yet captivating, making the dish not just a treat for the palate but also for the eyes.