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Pepper-Stuffed Cutlets

This is the Pepper-Stuffed Cutlets recipe.

  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cooking: 30 min
Yields 2 servings
pepper stuffed cutlets

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 1 green bell pepper minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated ginger
  • 5 oz (150 g) lean ground pork
  • 2 pork cutlets flattened
  • Olive oil to brush cutlets
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped mushrooms
  • 4 small zucchini
  • 1/2 red bell pepper minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) 35 % cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cider
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Preparation

In a pan, heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) of butter and cook green peppers for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar, ginger and ground pork and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a bowl.

Place a small amount of stuffing in center of cutlets, roll into a cigar shape and place in a ovenproof dish after brushing lightly with oil. Cook in oven for 5 to 7 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C). Lower temperature to 300 °F (150 °C) and cook for 5 more minutes, covered.

Melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) of butter in a pan, add shallot and mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add miniature zucchini and red pepper, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and cider and cook sauce for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover bottom of serving dish with sauce, peppers and zucchini. Arrange stuffed cutlets on top.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 700 Calories
Protein: 41 g
Carbohydrate: 33 g
Fat: 47 g
Fibre: 7.6 g
Sodium: 341 mg
(% DV*)
Calcium: 10 % / 106 mg