Day 6

Dinner: Mediterranean Style Stuffed Pepper

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Calories: 321

Ingredients:
  •       1 large bell pepper
  •                 3oz (85g) feta cheese
  •      1 tablespoon light cream cheese
  •      1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  •     1 teaspoon lemon juice
  •     4 black olives, pitted
  •    pinch of nutmeg and black pepper
  •    1 teaspoon freshly chopped dill
How to make:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish greased with olive oil.
  2. Wash well and cut the bell pepper in half horizontally. Remove the stems, ribs, and seeds.
  3. Add feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and olives in a medium mixing bowl and season with nutmeg and pepper. Mix well to combine. 
  4. Place the pepper in the prepared baking dish, with the concavity facing up. Fill with cheese mixture.
  5. Transfer the baking dish to the oven for 30 minutes or until nicely browned on the surface.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped dill.
Nutrients

Water: 74.75 g

 

Energy: 321 kcal

 

Protein: 14 g

 

Total lipid (fat): 23 g

 

Saturated fat: 13 g

 

Carbohydrate: 16 g

 

Fiber, total dietary: 0.6 g

 

Sugars, including NLEA: 5.7 g

 

Added sugars: 0 g

 

Calcium (Ca): 465.1 mg

 

Iron (Fe): 2 mg

 

Magnesium (Mg): 21.09 mg

 

Phosphorus (P): 313.47 mg

 

Potassium (K): 109.64 mg

 

Sodium (Na): 1182.97 mg