Tuscan Stuffed Bell Peppers

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 18
Tuscan Stuffed Bell Peppers
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 red sweet bell peppers or 6 yellow sweet bell peppers , about 6 oz each
1 large eggplant
2 teaspoons salt
1 medium fennel bulb , chopped about
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves , minced
3/4 cup black olives or 3/4 cup green olives , pitted and quartered
1/2 cup snipped fresh cut flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/3 cup dried capers , rinsed
1/4 cup snipped fresh sage
2 tablespoons of fresh grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
200
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Tuscan Stuffed Bell Peppers is a hearty and flavorful dish inspired by the Italian region of Tuscany. The combination of roasted bell peppers, sautéed eggplant and fennel, olives, capers, and fresh herbs creates a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Serve this dish as a main course with a side salad or some crusty bread, and enjoy the taste of Italy in the comfort of your own home.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cut eggplant into small cubes and sprinkle with salt. Set aside and let stand for 10 minutes.
3.Rinse eggplant cubes and pat dry with paper towel.
4.Cut off tops of peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
5.In a large skillet, sauté eggplant and fennel in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
6.Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7.Stir in olives, parsley, capers, sage, and grated parmesan cheese.
8.Stuff each pepper with eggplant mixture.
9.Place peppers upright in a baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender.

PROS

Tuscan Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and healthy main dish that’s easy to prepare.

The eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Bell peppers are also rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants.

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and low in calories.

CONS

While this recipe is healthy, some people may not enjoy the taste of eggplant or fennel.

Be mindful of the salt content of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The eggplant in this dish has been linked to numerous health benefits, including improving heart health, reducing the risk of cancer, and aiding in digestion.
Fennel is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, and has been shown to improve digestive health and reduce inflammation.

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