Tomato & Pepper Dolmas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large tomatoes
3 large bell peppers (yellow, green , orange, red
1 tsp salt
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked ( parboiled for about 4-5 minutes and drained)
1/4 cup hot water , and additional
1/3 cup hot water
1/3 cup dates, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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.
Cut the tops off the Bell Peppers (set tops aside), remove the innards and parboil the Peppers 4 to 5 minutes.
Mix Salt and Brown Sugar together and sprinkle on the insides of the peppers and tomatoes.
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).
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.
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.
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 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%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.83 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.33g	28%
Cholesterol	2.15mg	2%
Sodium	182.86mg	22%
Potassium	177.31mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.9g	9%
Sugars	5.34g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	17%
Protein	2.06g	12%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	128%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	53%
Iron	14.1mg	225%
Calcium	41.1mg	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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