N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers
N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers pack a savory New Orleans trifecta of beef, ham, and tender shrimp tucked into sweet green pepper halves. Aromatic onion, celery, garlic, and Creole spices enrich the stuffing for a deeply seasoned bite with a touch of herbs. Perfect for feeding a crowd or a family gathering, they bake until the tops are lightly crisp and the filling is hearty and satisfying.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Cook the onion, celery, and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with parsley, Creole seasoning, file powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is evenly browned. Stir in the ham and cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the stuffing mix.
- 4
Fill each bell pepper half and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Arrange the stuffed bell pepper halves in an ungreased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Calories 396.8 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 30.53 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 45.72 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.44 g High --
- Cholesterol 109.28 mg High 36%
- Sodium 895.96 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 59.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.62 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 316.87 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 26.39 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Celery, Chili Powder, and Creole Seasoning. Each serving provides about 396.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Celery, Chili Powder, Creole Seasoning, Diced Ham. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 396.8 calories and 30.53 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 895.96 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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