Stuffed Peppers My Way

Stuffed Peppers My Way

Main Dish Stuffed Main Dishes Stuffed Bell Peppers

Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.

Servings per recipe: 2
Calories per serving: 385
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 1h

Ingredients:


  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • 2   In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • 3   Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
  • 4   While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
  • 5   Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 15.2g 23%
    Saturated Fat 7.0g  
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 1595mg 64%
Potassium 463mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 52.6g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
Protein 10.8g 22%
Sugars 6g  
Vitamin A 1379IU  
Vitamin C 107mg  
Calcium 247mg  
Iron 2mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 3mg  
Vitamin B6 1mg  
Magnesium 36mg  
Folate 47mcg