California Country Meatballs and Peppers

60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

343 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	tablespoons	olive oil
1	large	sweet red bell pepper	cored,, seeded and cut into thin, strips
1	large	green bell pepper	cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1	large	sweet yellow bell peppers	cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
1	large	onion	cut into wedges
1/3	pound	ground beef
1/3	pound	ground pork
1/3	pound	ground veal
1	each	egg	large
1/4	cup	bread cubes, dry	fine
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
1	teaspoon	fennel seeds	crushed
1 1/4	teaspoons	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	cup	black olives	halved

Directions

In 12 inch skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoone olive oil; add red, green and yellow peppers and onion; cook about 10 minutes,stirring occasionally until tender.

Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.

Shape mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls. Using slotted spoon,remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep warm.

To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook about 15 minutes,turning frequently until well browned on all sides and cooked through.

Return peppers to skillet, along with olives and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cook about 1 minute longer, stirring until well mixed and heated through.

Makes 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 222g

Amount per Serving

Calories 343 66% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.0g	39%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	35%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 818mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	10%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 22.0g	43%

Vitamin A	36%		Vitamin C	156%
Calcium	5%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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