Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
These Greek-style stuffed peppers combine tender green and red peppers with a rich filling of ground pork, onion, tomato puree, feta, rice, raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. White wine and olive oil round out the mixture, while the feta and raisins add contrasting salty and sweet notes. Served cold, they make a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish for a make-ahead lunch, picnic, or light dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the green and red bell peppers in a bowl with enough warm water to cover them, and soak for 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the pork and onions in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the pork is evenly browned. Drain the grease, and mix in the wine and tomato puree. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the skillet mixture to a large bowl, and mix in the feta cheese, cooked rice, raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Stuff the peppers with the mixture, and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the foil, and continue baking for 10 minutes, until the stuffing is lightly browned. Serve hot or cold.
- Calories 557.21 kcal High 28%
- Protein 17.97 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 66.85 g 24%
- Total Fat 27.14 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 6.51 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 352.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 11.31 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 22.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 151.85 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.93 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1695.09 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 180.07 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 111.3 mg Good Source 124%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Feta Cheese, Fresh Parsley, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 557.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Feta Cheese, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Pork. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 557.21 calories and 17.97 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 352.77 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.51 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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