Description
These Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce are a flavorful Mediterranean twist on a classic dish. Tender bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, rice, feta, and olives, then baked to perfection. Served with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup cooked white rice or quinoa
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and lightly season the inside with salt. Place in a baking dish.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, then add and cook the ground lamb/beef. Drain excess fat. Stir in cooked rice, feta, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the peppers: Spoon the filling into each pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Make the tzatziki: Combine all sauce ingredients, chill until serving.
- Serve: Top warm stuffed peppers with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Peppers can be prepped ahead and baked before serving.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
