Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed Bell Peppers feature tender green peppers filled with savory TVP, fluffy rice, and a lively tomato sauce, then finished with a gooey layer of mozzarella. Each bite is hearty and comforting with a satisfying, meaty bite despite being vegetarian—perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water and rice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- 3
Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Arrange the peppers in a large baking dish. Chop the usable portions of the tops.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped peppers and the onion in the hot oil until soft. Stir in the textured vegetable protein and the parsley. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 more minutes. Mix in the cooked rice and 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers and top each with the remaining tomato sauce.
- 5
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with the mozzarella cheese, and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 1069.62 kcal High 53%
- Protein 55.79 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 130.27 g 47%
- Total Fat 42.1 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 10.76 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1010.6 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 31.34 g Good Source 112%
- Total Sugars 36.92 g --
- Added Sugars 3.13 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 473.24 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 12.57 mg Good Source 70%
- Potassium 3933.48 mg Good Source 84%
- Vitamin A 458.53 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 37.02 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 1069.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Sea Salt. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1069.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1069.62 calories and 55.79 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1010.6 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.76 g (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.13 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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