Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Ground Pork and Herbs

These oven-baked bell peppers are stuffed with seasoned ground pork, onions, and tomatoes, and infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices. A bright and savory dish that's satisfying yet low in carbs.

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Ground Pork and Herbs
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
35 min
Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 115 g Bell Pepper
  • 1.5 g Cumin
  • 15 g Fresh parsley
  • 1 g Garlic
  • 142 g Ground pork
  • 9 g Olive oil
  • 1.5 g Paprika
  • 115 g Tomato
  • 57.5 g Yellow Onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the Bell peppers and remove seeds. Set aside.
  3. Finely dice the onions and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
  5. Add ground pork, cumin, and paprika. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomatoes and half the parsley. Cook 2 more minutes.
  7. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed peppers and place them in a baking dish.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until peppers are tender.
  9. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.