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Stuffed-Pepper Bites

Stuffed-Pepper Bites

Make the most of the bags of mini bell peppers cropping up at markets everywhere. Food director Lucinda Scala Quinn came up with this quick appetizer.

Martha Stewart Living, September 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/921864/stuffed-pepper-bites
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  • Yield Makes 24

Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground meat
    • 1 cup cooked, cooled rice
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 bag mini bell peppers

  • Greek Lamb Filling

    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Italian Turkey Filling

    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • Vietnamese Pork Filling

    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    • 1 tablespoon minced shallots

Directions

  1. Mix ground meat with rice, salt, and a few flavorful ingredients. Spoon filling into each half of the mini bell peppers; then broil on a baking sheet on the center rack until meat is cooked, about 8 minutes.

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