Paleo Mediterranean Stuffed Pita
Get ready to redefine indulgence with this Paleo Mediterranean Stuffed Pita—bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients! This recipe transforms succulent roasted bell peppers into a paleo-friendly "pita" vessel, brimming with a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Tender chunks of chicken breast are tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, complemented by fresh parsley and aromatic spices for a savory twist. Perfect as a warm entrée or chilled for a refreshing meal prep option, this dish pairs Mediterranean flair with paleo-approved simplicity in just 40 minutes. Keywords: Paleo stuffed peppers, Mediterranean chicken recipe, healthy stuffed pita alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cooked chicken breast
- 1 lemon
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish and brush the outsides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened.
Meanwhile, chop the black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
Juice the lemon and add it to the bowl along with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Mix everything together until well combined, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are nicely coated with the lemon-olive oil mixture.
Remove the bell peppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly if necessary. Stuff each pepper with the Mediterranean chicken mixture.
Serve the stuffed peppers warm, or refrigerate them for a cold option. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3194 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3231 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
