Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

One of the few dishes that is better served cold rather than hot. Absolutely delicious and very Mediterranean!!! It can be made vegetarian by replacing meat with soya.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
  • 4 large red bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
  • ½ cup cooked white rice
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place green and red bell peppers in a bowl with enough warm water to cover, and soak 5 minutes.

Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place pork and onions in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pork is evenly brown. Drain grease, and mix in wine and tomato puree. Continue cooking 10 minutes.

Step 3
Transfer skillet mixture to a large bowl, and mix in feta cheese, cooked rice, raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Stuff peppers with the mixture, and arrange in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and continue baking 10 minutes, until stuffing is lightly browned. May be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355
Calories
21g
Fat
29g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 26%
Saturated Fat9g 45%
Cholesterol54mg 18%
Sodium595mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate29g 10%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars16g
Protein15g
Vitamin C179mg 893%
Calcium227mg 17%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium769mg 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.

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