Egg Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium red bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. sliced onions
  • 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
  • 1 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 8 oz. peeled potatoes, boiled and sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut off the top of each pepper; remove all the inside of peppers.
  2. In a 2 to 3-quart saucepan, bring approximately 2 inches of water to a boil; add peppers.
  3. Cover and boil 5 minutes.
  4. Drain and place cut side down to cool.
  5. In small skillet, heat oil; add onions and garlic and saute until soft.
  6. Add mushrooms.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender.
  8. Put mushrooms in a medium bowl.
  9. Add all ingredients except peppers; toss to combine.
  10. Stuff each pepper 1/4 with mixed mushroom mixture. Place peppers in a casserole dish in upright position; cover and bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes.
  11. Each serving equals to 2 1/2 serving vegetable, 1 serving fat, 1/4 cup limit vegetables, 1/2 serving bread and substitutes for 3/4 egg.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

467 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.3g 35% DV
Total Fat 12.7g 16% DV
Carbs 81.8g 30% DV
Fiber 17.4g 62% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 273mg 12% DV
Potassium 2688.8mg 57% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 52.5mg 58% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 270.8mg 21% DV
Iron 17.6mg 98% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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