Risotto-stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Risotto-stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Cut the bell peppers in half, leaving some of the stalk. Remove the seeds
  2. Place the pepper halves, cut side up, under a pre-heated broiler for 12 - 15 mins, until softened & lightly charred
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet
  4. Add the onions & saute for 3 - 4 mins until softened
  5. Add the rice & saffron, stirring to coat in the oil & cook for 1 min
  6. Mix together the wine & the stock
  7. Add stock mixture slowly, a ladle full at a time, making sure that all the liquid is absorbed before adding the next ladleful.
  8. When all the liquid has been absorbed, the rice should be cooked
  9. Test by tasting a grain. If it still crunchy, add a little water & continue cooking
  10. It should take at least 15 mins to cook
  11. Stir in the butter, pecorino romano cheese & the chopped sausage
  12. Spoon the mixture into the bell pepper halves
  13. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese
  14. Place under the broiler for about 4 - 5 mins or until the mozzarella cheese is bubbling
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 700.97 Kcal (2935 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.56g 13%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 888.26mg 37%
Potassium 735.77mg 16%
Total Carbs 109.45g 36%
Sugars 6.83g 27%
Dietary Fiber 13.08g 52%
Protein 35.18g 70%
Vitamin C 143.2mg 239%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 52.5mg 292%
Calcium 711mg 71%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.7 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4g 13%
Cholesterol 4.09mg 8%
Sodium 145.35mg 37%
Potassium 120.39mg 16%
Total Carbs 17.91g 36%
Sugars 1.12g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 52%
Protein 5.76g 70%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 239%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 99%
Iron 8.6mg 292%
Calcium 116.3mg 71%

* 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

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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