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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Pearl Barley

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Pearl Barley

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Pearl Barley - A touch of spice and feta

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Health Score:
87 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 10 min.
Ready in
Calories:
445
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Peppers contain a lot of vitamin C, which supports a strong immune system. The barley and vegetables provide plenty of fiber, which stimulates digestion. Feta is a great source of calcium, which is good for the teeth and bones.

Feel free to substitute the barley with wholemeal couscous, which also cooks much faster. 

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie445 cal.(21 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates43 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.9 g(23 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E12.1 mg(101 %)
Vitamin K26 μg(43 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin6.1 mg(51 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate147 μg(49 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin10 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C244 mg(257 %)
Potassium634 mg(16 %)
Calcium167 mg(17 %)
Magnesium69 mg(23 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine42 μg(21 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.2 g
Uric acid77 mg
Cholesterol34 mg
Complete sugar7 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
7 ozs Pearl barley
20 ozs Vegetable broth
4 Bell pepper (Yellow. Red, and Orange)
vegetable oil (for the baking pan)
7 ozs Cherry tomatoes
7 ozs Feta
3 sprigs Basil
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
FetaBasilsalt

Preparation steps

1.

Combine pearl barley with boiling broth and simmer for about 40 minutes on low heat or until all liquid has been absorbed.

2.

Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

3.

Rinse and halve bell peppers, remove seeds and ribs. Arrange peppers in an oiled baking pan. Rinse and halve tomatoes. Cut feta into cubes. Rinse basil, shake dry and pluck off leaves. Set some aside for garnishing, finely chop the rest. Combine barley with tomatoes, feta and chopped basil, season with salt and pepper. Stuff peppers with the mixture and bake in preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil. Serve.  

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