Tomato & Pepper Dolmas Recipe

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Tomato & Pepper Dolmas
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut off the tops of the large Tomatoes (set tops aside) and scoop out the insides; put all juices and pulp into a food processor or blender and puree; set aside.
  3. Cut the tops off the Bell Peppers (set tops aside), remove the innards and parboil the Peppers 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Mix Salt and Brown Sugar together and sprinkle on the insides of the peppers and tomatoes.
  5. Heat 1/8 cup of the oil in sauté pan over medium heat; add Onions and cook until translucent: add Garlic, Orzo, 1/4 cup hot water, Chopped Dates, the Tomato Puree, Cinnamon, Parsley and Mint; reduce to low and simmer uncovered until all liquid is absorbed (6-8 minutes).
  6. Put empty Peppers and Tomatoes in a small casserole or baking dish, letting them touch for support; loosely fill Peppers and Tomatoes with the Orzo mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese or Feta and Nuts (optional) and replace tops.
  7. Pour 1/3 cup Hot Water into the dish; spoon the remaining Oil evenly over vegetables; Bake for about 1/2 an hour; occasionally basting with the juices.
  8. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 281.38 Kcal (1178 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.2g 28%
Cholesterol 6.18mg 2%
Sodium 525.95mg 22%
Potassium 509.98mg 11%
Total Carbs 25.61g 9%
Sugars 15.36g 61%
Dietary Fiber 4.29g 17%
Protein 5.94g 12%
Vitamin C 77mg 128%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 53%
Iron 40.6mg 225%
Calcium 118.2mg 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

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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