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
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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.
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- 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,
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.
| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Serving Size 1 Okra-Stuffed Bell Pepper Servings Per Batch 2 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories183 | Calories from Fat 2 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 11g | 4% |
| Sodium 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium 579mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| 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. | |