Delicious oven-baked Greek stuffed peppers filled with rice, lemon, oregano, and garlic, offering a herby and flavorful vegetarian dish.

large, tops cut off
diced
minced
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic, and sauté until translucent.
Stir in 1 cup of cooked rice, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Fill each bell pepper with the rice mixture, pressing down slightly to pack it in. Drizzle each pepper with remaining olive oil.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops are golden.

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