Lamb And Grains Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe Name: Lamb And Grains Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 16oz. Ground Lamb (the main ingredient)
• 4 Bell Peppers, large
• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 1/2 cup Chickpeas, canned, drained
• 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh Mint, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until they’re soft.
4. Add the ground lamb and cook until it’s no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat.
5. In a separate pot, prepare your quinoa as per the package instructions.
6. Once everything is cooked, combine the lamb, quinoa, chickpeas, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
7. Stuff each bell pepper half with the lamb and quinoa mixture.
8. Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove from oven, sprinkle feta cheese on top of each, and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is slightly golden.
10. Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information per serving:

• Calories: 530
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 20g

Plating:

Put two halves of the stuffed bell peppers at the center of your plate in a V shape. Drizzle a bit of high-quality olive oil over them and you can even sprinkle some freshly chopped mint and parsley for added color and zest. The Jeweled-red or green tones of the bell peppers will contrast wonderfully against the white plate and the lamb-quinoa mixture should be nicely compact inside, not spilling out. The slightly golden and bubbly feta cheese on top adds a touch of gourmet appeal. The meal should look as good as it tastes.