Moroccan Spiced Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    5 large red bell peppers or 5 large green bell peppers
    1 1/2 cups short grain brown rice, cooked
    1 lb ground lamb
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1/4 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2 cups chicken broth
Preparation
    Cut the tops of the peppers, remove the core & seeds.
    Place the peppers in a large saucepan with salted water. (The water should cover the peppers.).
    Bring the water to a boil, then cover and simmer on low 5 minutes. Drain peppers upside down on paper towels.
    Brown lamb and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, mint, spices, cooked rice and 3/4 cup of the broth.
    Stuff peppers with mixture. Stand stuffed peppers in remaining broth in a large saucepan.
    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until peppers are just tender.

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