Hearty Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

About this recipe

Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious dinner with these Mediterranean-inspired stuffed peppers. This dish combines ground chicken, bulgur wheat, and diced tomatoes, infused with spices reminiscent of classic Chicken Shawarma. Topped with a refreshing Greek yogurt sauce, these peppers are satisfying and perfect for any weeknight meal. Serve with a side salad for a complete, balanced meal.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Place the halved bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

3. 3

   In a skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat until browned.

4. 4

   Add bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Stuff the pepper halves with the chicken mixture and bake for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix Greek yogurt with garlic, lemon juice, mint, and Aleppo pepper. Serve the sauce over the baked peppers.