Barley-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Barley-Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan combine the broth, mushrooms, and barley.
  2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  3. Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until barley is tender.
  4. Drain thoroughly.
  5. Cut sweet peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes.
  6. If desired, precook pepper halves in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  7. Drain on paper towels.
  8. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the egg, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tomato, zucchini, bread crumbs, basil, rosemary, onion salt, and bottled hot pepper sauce.
  9. Stir in cooked barley mixture.
  10. Place peppers, cut side up, in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
  11. Spoon barley mixture into the pepper halves.
  12. Bake stuffed peppers, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is heated through.
  13. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the peppers.
  14. Return to oven; bake 2 minutes more.
  15. Carefully transfer peppers to a serving platter.
  16. If desired, garnish with fresh rosemary and dried red chili peppers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.92 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.31g 2%
Cholesterol 44.75mg 15%
Sodium 358.52mg 15%
Potassium 627.18mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.47g 7%
Sugars 6.51g 26%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 19%
Protein 12.66g 25%
Vitamin C 160.4mg 267%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 244.6mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.88 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 2%
Cholesterol 13.43mg 15%
Sodium 107.57mg 15%
Potassium 188.18mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.44g 7%
Sugars 1.95g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 19%
Protein 3.8g 25%
Vitamin C 48.1mg 267%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 73.4mg 24%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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