Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
45 min.
5
138kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Stuffed Piquillo Peppers! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for any occasion. The combination of long-grain brown rice, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic garlic creates a delicious filling that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Piquillo peppers, known for their sweet and slightly smoky flavor, serve as the perfect vessel for this vibrant stuffing. Each pepper is lovingly filled with a savory mixture that includes fresh parsley and a hint of saffron, adding a touch of elegance to your meal. Topped with a sprinkle of Manchego cheese, these stuffed peppers are baked to perfection, resulting in a dish that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly tasty.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. With only 138 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're serving them as a side dish or as a light main course, these Stuffed Piquillo Peppers are a fantastic way to bring a burst of flavor and color to your dining experience. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful culinary creation!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup brown rice long-grain
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced drained canned
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • ounce manchego cheese shredded
  • 10  piquillo peppers ( 1 [7.76-ounce] jar)
  • 0.1 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until done. Stir in chopped parsley, black pepper, salt, and tomatoes. Cook 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Preheat oven to 40
  4. Spoon about 3 tablespoons rice mixture into each piquillo pepper.
  5. Place stuffed peppers in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with Manchego cheese.
  7. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until peppers are thoroughly heated.
  8. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein12.56%
Fat18.08%
Carbs69.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.15
Glycemic Load
9.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.502173931702%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
6.46mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.46mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.79kcal
6.89%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.75%
Carbohydrates:24.18g
8.06%
Net Carbohydrates:21.8g
7.93%
Sugar:4.66g
5.17%
Cholesterol:6.07mg
2.02%
Sodium:375.45mg
16.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.38g
8.75%
Vitamin K:53.91µg
51.34%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.65%
Vitamin C:35.93mg
43.55%
Vitamin A:861.88IU
17.24%
Iron:2.36mg
13.1%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.91%
Magnesium:46.47mg
11.62%
Copper:0.23mg
11.26%
Calcium:104.29mg
10.43%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.69%
Fiber:2.38g
9.53%
Vitamin B3:1.87mg
9.37%
Potassium:315.96mg
9.03%
Phosphorus:80.37mg
8.04%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.02%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.34%
Folate:19.12µg
4.78%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.41%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.27%
Source:My Recipes