Mediterranean Lamb-And Couscous-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Mediterranean Lamb-And Couscous-Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Slice peppers in half lengthwise through the stems and remove seeds.
  2. Place halves, cut side down, in a 12-by-17-inch baking pan.
  3. Bake in a 450 degree, regular or convection oven until lightly browned and tender when pierced,13 to 18 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a 10-to-12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir onions, garlic, thyme, mint and rosemary in olive oil until onions are limp and begining to brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add ground lamb and 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
  6. Stir until lamb is browned and crumbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in broth, couscous, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  8. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat; let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, 3to 4 minutes.
  9. Stir in parsley; add salt to taste.
  10. Turn pepper halves over; fill each with about 2/3 cup lamb mixture.
  11. Sprinkle feta cheese evenly over filling.
  12. Bake until cheese is slightly melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  13. Transfer peppers to a platter.
  14. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 480.03 Kcal (2010 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.51g 25%
Cholesterol 48.22mg 16%
Sodium 502.41mg 21%
Potassium 711.29mg 15%
Total Carbs 59.64g 20%
Sugars 10.25g 41%
Dietary Fiber 6.93g 28%
Protein 18.94g 38%
Vitamin C 221.6mg 369%
Vitamin A 4.6mg 154%
Iron 91mg 505%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.4 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.04g 25%
Cholesterol 8.88mg 16%
Sodium 92.52mg 21%
Potassium 130.99mg 15%
Total Carbs 10.98g 20%
Sugars 1.89g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 28%
Protein 3.49g 38%
Vitamin C 40.8mg 369%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 154%
Iron 16.7mg 505%
Calcium 22.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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