Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 large bell peppers , your choice of color, cut in half lengthwise , seeds and membrane removed
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
12 kalamata olives, pits removed, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp hot pepper flakes (optional)
salt & pepper
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bring the water to a boil, add the butter/margarine, stir to melt, stir in couscous, mix, cover and set aside for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove lid, stir to loosen the granules and allow it to cool before mixing it with the other ingredients.
In a bowl combine all the ingredients except peppers and Parmesan cheese.
Place the cut, cleaned peppers in a baking dish and fill the cavities with the stuffing.
Cover with foil or a lid and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes, remove foil/lid, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Return to oven for an additional 15 minutes.
If not golden on top place under broiler for a minute or two but be careful that they don't burn.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	211.86 Kcal (887 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.85g	14%
Cholesterol	20.85mg	7%
Sodium	312.13mg	13%
Potassium	253.37mg	5%
Total Carbs	25.14g	8%
Sugars	4.4g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.23g	13%
Protein	6.16g	12%
Vitamin C	66.6mg	111%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	60%
Iron	58.9mg	327%
Calcium	125.5mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.45 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	14%
Cholesterol	9.29mg	7%
Sodium	139.15mg	13%
Potassium	112.96mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.21g	8%
Sugars	1.96g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	13%
Protein	2.74g	12%
Vitamin C	29.7mg	111%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	60%
Iron	26.3mg	327%
Calcium	55.9mg	13%

* 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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