Okra-Stuffed Bell Pepper

Chef: Richard Fletcher

Ethnic: American
Main Ingredient: Okra
Categories: Vegetables
Meal Type: Dinner
Food Type: Vegetarian
Level:Easy
Servings: 2
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes

This is a delicious way to have okra stuffed in a bell pepper and broiled. Top it off with melted parmesan cheese and you have a wonderful dish. 

  • 1 large tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 cups okra sliced fresh or 1 bag frozen
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • dash of salt

Recipe

Preheat oven to broil
 
Heat up oil in skillet. When skillet is hot add cumin seeds. When they start toasting add the okra. Cook for around 3 minutes and then add your spices. Cook until okra is done. Add salt to taste.
Cut your bell pepper in half.
Steam pepper face down in a veggie steamer for 15-20 minutes. Stuff okra inside,
 
Place on cookie sheet and broil for 15 minutes. At the very end sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and let it melt.


Nutritional information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Okra-Stuffed Bell Pepper
Servings Per Batch 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories183 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g18%
Saturated Fat 8g41%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 11g4%
Sodium 285mg12%
Potassium 579mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 66%
Vitamin C 214%
Calcium 25%
Iron 3%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.