Healthier Stuffed Peppers
Healthier Stuffed Peppers showcase sweet, tender tri-color bell peppers filled with lean ground beef, nutty brown rice, and a bright tomato sauce seasoned with Worcestershire and Italian herbs. Each bite is hearty yet light, with a balanced savory profile and optional Parmesan for a touch of richness. Ideal for a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep that satisfies without feeling heavy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Healthier Stuffed Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the hot skillet; cook and stir until the meat is evenly browned and the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 4
Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes from the green, red, and yellow bell peppers. Arrange the peppers in a baking dish with the hollow sides facing up. Slice a bit off the bottoms if needed so they stand upright.
- 5
Combine the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into each hollowed pepper. In another bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce with Italian seasoning; pour over the peppers.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven, basting with the sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle the peppers with grated Parmesan cheese; serve warm.
- Calories 412.02 kcal High 21%
- Protein 25.29 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 50.47 g 18%
- Total Fat 13.94 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.72 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.97 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 506.89 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 9.6 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 14.42 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 99.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 1179.72 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 164.2 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 77.44 mg Good Source 86%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Healthier Stuffed Peppers is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 412.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Healthier Stuffed Peppers?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Healthier Stuffed Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Bell Pepper, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Healthier Stuffed Peppers?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Healthier Stuffed Peppers?
- About 2 hrs in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Healthier Stuffed Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Healthier Stuffed Peppers healthy?
- Healthier Stuffed Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 412.02 calories and 25.29 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 506.89 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.72 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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