Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients List
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4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
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4 large red bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ pound ground pork
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2 onions, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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¼ cup dry white wine
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1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
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1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
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½ cup cooked white rice
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½ cup raisins
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½ cup pine nuts
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Soak green and red bell peppers in warm water for 5 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pork and onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the pork is browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in wine and tomato puree. Let cook for another 10 minutes.
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Transfer the skillet mixture to a large bowl and mix in feta cheese, cooked rice, raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Stuff the peppers with this mixture and place them in a baking dish. Cover with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the stuffing is lightly browned. Serve hot or cold.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 355 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 29g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 355 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 595mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 179mg | 198% |
| Calcium 227mg | 17% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 769mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5