Yemista - Stuffed Peppers Cypriot Style Recipe

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Yemista - Stuffed Peppers Cypriot Style
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Directions:

  1. Cook the rice following your normal method.
  2. In a large pan soften the onions in the olive oil until a good colour is achieved.
  3. Add the mince and cook until coloured.
  4. Add the spices (mint, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon and garlic) stir in well and cook for a minute.
  5. Add the veg stock and again stir in well.
  6. Add the hot water making sure you get all the stuck bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Cook down on a medium heat until the mix is almost dry again.
  8. Add the cooked rice and stir well.
  9. Add the freshly chopped parsley and stir in.
  10. Cook until dry (so no puddles of liquid are there, but is still moist).
  11. Cut the peppers in half through the middle (ie through the stalk) and remove seeds and internal bits.
  12. Fill each half with the mix.
  13. Cover with the grated cheese.
  14. Roast in the oven until soft - takes about 30-40 minutes at 200°C.
  15. Serve hot by themselves as a starter, with chips and salad for a main course or even work well on a plate as part of a buffet.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 803.45 Kcal (3364 kJ)
Calories from fat 582.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.74g 100%
Cholesterol 69.42mg 23%
Sodium 1113.26mg 46%
Potassium 648.88mg 14%
Total Carbs 39.18g 13%
Sugars 7.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 13.49g 27%
Vitamin C 149.5mg 249%
Vitamin A 3.5mg 118%
Iron 70.4mg 391%
Calcium 134.2mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.76 Kcal (727 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 100%
Cholesterol 15.01mg 23%
Sodium 240.76mg 46%
Potassium 140.33mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.47g 13%
Sugars 1.73g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 14%
Protein 2.92g 27%
Vitamin C 32.3mg 249%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 118%
Iron 15.2mg 391%
Calcium 29mg 13%

* 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

  • 20.7
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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