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Provencal stuffed peppers is for Dinner.

Provencal stuffed peppers takes 40 minutes to prepare.

Provencal stuffed peppers takes 40 minutes to cook.

Provencal stuffed peppers makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Provencal stuffed peppers are:

* Peppers (bell peppers) any color, 4 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia)
* Olive Oil, 2 1tsp
* Onions, raw, 1.25 cup, chopped
* Garlic, 3 tsp
* Thyme, ground, 1 tsp
* Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 1 can drained
* Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain, .25 cup
* Black Olives, 10 large
* Parsley, 2 tbsp
* Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk, 4 oz (remove)
* Orange Juice, 1 fl oz (remove)

Here is how you make Provencal stuffed peppers:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 13" x 9" microwave-safe baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Cut the peppers in half from stem to bottom. Cut out and discard the ribs and seeds. Place the peppers, cut side down, in the dish. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a vent for steam to escape. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes, or until hot and slightly softened. 3. Meanwhile, grate ½ tsp orange zest and set aside. Squeeze 4 Tbsp orange juice and set aside. 4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat for 1 minute. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onion starts to soften. Add the beans, orange juice, and zest. Partially cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper flakes. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 5. Turn the bell peppers cut side up in the baking dish. Add all but 2 Tbsp of the cheese to the bean mixture and stir. Fill the peppers with the bean mixture, pressing down slightly. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Cover loosely with a sheet of foil. 6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Pass additional pepper flakes at the table.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIRSTENVM.

The nutritional information for Provencal stuffed peppers is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 302.2

• Total Fat: 10.0 g
• Cholesterol: 16.5 mg
• Sodium: 599.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
• Protein: 14.4 g