Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spiced Lamb, Currants, and Feta Cheese | America's Test Kitchen

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spiced Lamb, Currants, and Feta Cheese | America's Test Kitchen

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We discovered a technique for producing soft, tender peppers that are still firm enough to hold simple but flavorful fillings.

Keywords

  • Side Dishes
  • Lamb
  • Rice
  • Vegetables
  • Cheese
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Ingredients

  • Table salt
  • 4 medium red bell peppers, yellow, or orange, (about 6 ounces each), 1/2 inch trimmed off tops, cores and seeds discarded
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
  • 12 ounces ground lamb
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup feta cheese (about 6 ounces), crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews, toasted

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