Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

4.5
(51)

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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (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.