Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers balance hearty brown rice and soy-braised tofu with pops of sweet cranberries and nutty pecans, all nestled in tender green peppers. A light Parmesan finish and a tangy tomato-brown sugar sauce bring savory-sweet depth. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want a comforting, vegetable-forward main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the rice, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, core and seed the green peppers, keeping the bottoms intact. Set the peppers in a microwave-safe dish with about 1/2 inch of water in the bottom and microwave on high for 6 minutes.
- 3
In a small frying pan, bring the soy sauce, wine, and Worcestershire sauce to a simmer. Add the tofu and simmer until the liquid is absorbed. Combine the rice (after it has cooled), tofu, cranberries, nuts, cheese, salt, and pepper; mix and pack firmly into the peppers. Put the peppers back in the dish you microwaved them in and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
- 4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine the tomato sauce and brown sugar and heat until hot throughout. Spoon the sauce over each serving.
- Calories 868.35 kcal High 43%
- Protein 30.01 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 132.38 g 48%
- Total Fat 30.01 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 4.8 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1229.74 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 22.6 g Good Source 81%
- Total Sugars 36.21 g --
- Added Sugars 1.28 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 266.25 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 8.4 mg Good Source 47%
- Potassium 2751.6 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin A 341.58 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 32.01 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tofu and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 868.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, Cooking Sherry, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 868.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Tofu-and-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 868.35 calories and 30.01 g of protein, or 60% 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 1229.74 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.8 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, Tomatoes and Alcohol, 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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