Recipe Page: Green Bell Pepper

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

Duration: 50 minutes

Deliciously seasoned ground beef stuffed into delightful green bell peppers.

Utensils

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until softened.
  4. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Fill each halved green bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Duration: 40 minutes

Bell peppers, stuffed with delicious quinoa and black beans.

Utensils

  • Baking dish
  • Bowl for mixing

Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Fill each halved green bell pepper with the quinoa and black bean mixture.
  4. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Green Bell Pepper and Chickpea Curry

Duration: 35 minutes

Tender bell peppers infused into a delicious curry.

Utensils

  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green bell peppers, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
  2. Add diced green bell peppers and chickpeas, stirring for a few minutes.
  3. Pour in coconut milk, curry powder, ground turmeric, and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
  5. Serve the curry over cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.