Lebanese

Saffron and Lemon Lebanese-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Saffron and Lemon Lebanese-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 cup spinach, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Luxurious saffron with a bright lemon finish.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a pan, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Add ground beef and spices, cooking until browned.
Soak saffron threads in a little warm water, then add to the pot during preparation, along with lemon juice.
Mix in cooked rice and spinach, then fill the bell peppers.
Bake 30 minutes until peppers are tender.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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