Peppers are my summer obsession—second only to tomatoes. I grow every seed I can find, and my favorite is a red sweet pepper that’s perfect for stuffing. Inside, you’ll find a few Greek-style stuffed pepper recipes and some easy garden tips to get you growing, too.
Growing Peppers for Stuffing
From seed packet to dinner table in just a few months! We are fortunate to have access to a variety of edibles (and flowers) today. You can easily find seeds at grocery stores and online. If you follow my blog, you know I have trusted growers and seed suppliers that I recommend. Be sure to check out my favorites on my website.
Today’s Feature: Red Impact Pepper Seed
- Plant Timing: Start this seed at least 8 weeks before your last frost date.
- Color and Ripening: Once summer heat arrives, the vibrant red color of this pepper pops, and you can expect ripe peppers in about 60 to 80 days from planting the seeds.
Stuffed Bell Pepper (Greek Style) Recipe
This is a super yummy and easy to put together meal with Greek style theme the entire family will love.
Servings: 4
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ cup long grain rice (Basmati)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ⅓ yellow onion large (finally
chopped) - 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound of ground beef
- ½ teaspoon dried coriander
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup sun‑dried tomatoes
(drained), chopped - ¾ cup crumbled feta
- ⅓ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 3 bell peppers ( Red Impact Variety)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Rinse the rice well before adding it to a small pot with salt.
Cook as directed (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
3.Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes
before adding garlic.
4.Stir in ground beef, breaking it down as it cooks into crumbled
pieces (about 7 minutes).
5.Mix in coriander and mint.
6.In a bowl, combine cooked rice, beef, sun-dried tomatoes, ½
cup feta cheese, and olives. Add salt and pepper if needed.
7.Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and
membranes. Arrange the pepper halves, cut side up, in a baking
dish. Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each pepper half.
8.Add a few tablespoons of water to bottom of baking dish cover
the dish tightly with foil.
9.Bake 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
10.Remove from oven and sprinkle with ¼ remaining feta cheese and chopped parsley – serve immediately.
NOTES:
Let’s Connect
I hope this post has provided you with all the information you need to prepare a delicious meal for your family. Are you inspired to start growing your own plants from seed, just like I do? Please leave a comment on my website for more details, as I’m always excited to answer questions about gardening and recipes. While I do engage a bit on social media, this is truly the best place to reach me.
Happy Pepper Stuffing,
