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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean turkey or extra lean ground beef
- 1 large onion minced
- 1 cup prepared short-grain brown rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 6 cup medium red or green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh mint minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onion and meat over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut off the tops of the peppers. Gently remove the cores and seeds to create an empty cavity. Blanch the peppers in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove from the water and place upside down on paper towels to drain. Roast the pine nuts on a baking sheet in a preheated 350F oven for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the oven on for the peppers. In a large bowl mix together the browned meat with the rice, pine nuts, herbs, lemon juice, and cinnamon, salt, and pepper . Mix well and adjust the seasonings to taste. Stuff the peppers with the rice mixture, put the tops back on the peppers, and place them in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
29%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 54mg
18%
Sodium 65mg
3%
Potassium 269mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 39g
13%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 2g
Protein 20g
40%
Vitamin A
152%
Vitamin C
401%
Calcium
4%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
