Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are a delightful escape into healthful eating, bursting with wholesome bulgur, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This dish celebrates vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, offering an exquisite harmony of taste and nourishment.Ingredients for Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Peppers
Filling
Instructions for Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Preparation
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Prepare Bell Peppers
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
Blanch the peppers in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly.
Cooking
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Sauté Filling Ingredients
In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add diced tomatoes and cook until softened. Add cooked bulgur, chopped herbs, sliced olives, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add crumbled feta cheese if desired. -
Stuff and Bake
Fill each prepared bell pepper with the bulgur mixture. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
Cover the dish with foil for the first 30 minutes to prevent burning. -
Rest and Serve
Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10gg16%
- Saturated Fat 3gg15%
- Trans Fat 0gg
- Cholesterol 15mgmg5%
- Sodium 400mgmg17%
- Potassium 450mgmg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 32gg11%
- Dietary Fiber 8gg32%
- Sugars 6gg
- Protein 8gg16%
- Vitamin A 20% IU
- Vitamin C 150% mg
- Calcium 10% mg
- Iron 10% mg
- Vitamin D 0% IU
- Vitamin E 10% IU
- Vitamin K 15% mcg
- Thiamin 15% mg
- Riboflavin 10% mg
- Niacin 15% mg
- Vitamin B6 25% mg
- Folate 20% mcg
- Vitamin B12 0% mcg
- Biotin 0% mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 5% mg
- Phosphorus 15% mg
- Iodine 0% mcg
- Magnesium 15% mg
- Zinc 10% mg
- Selenium 5% mcg
- Copper 15% mg
- Manganese 25% mg
- Chromium 0% mcg
- Molybdenum 0% mcg
- Chloride 5% mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
These stuffed peppers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven before serving.
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