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Protein-rich stuffed pepper with vegetables and olive oil
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Beef, Vegetable and Olive Oil Stuffed Pepper (180 g) has 220 calories. That works out to 122 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.5 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 65% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
220
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
13.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 26% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 522 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 110 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 200 g | 244 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 270 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 320 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 122 calories per 100 g.
Beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers are bell peppers filled with a minced-beef and vegetable mixture. Recipes often add onion, tomato, rice and herbs, but the exact filling varies; the name alone does not mean every version uses the same ingredients.
Choose peppers with flat bottoms, or trim a very thin slice from the base so they stand securely. Arrange the beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers snugly in the pot or baking dish; this helps prevent them from tipping and spilling their filling.
No, rice is optional in beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers. Many recipes include it, but a filling of minced beef and vegetables works without rice too; if you do add rice, leave room for it to expand inside each pepper.
Yes, many recipes put raw minced beef into the filling before cooking the peppers. Pack it loosely rather than pressing it down, and cook the dish until the meat is fully cooked through, especially at the centre of the peppers.
Medium-sized bell peppers with firm walls are a good choice for beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers. They hold their shape during cooking and are easier to portion than very large peppers; red, yellow and green ones can all be used.
Yes, beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers can be baked in a covered baking dish. Keeping them covered helps the peppers soften and the filling cook without drying out; uncover them near the end if you want the tops to brown.
Beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers can release liquid from both the peppers and vegetables as they cook. Use only the amount of added liquid your recipe calls for, and let the cooked peppers rest briefly before serving so the juices settle.
Yes, you can prepare the filling and stuff the peppers ahead, then keep them covered in the refrigerator until cooking. For the best texture, cook them soon after assembly and make sure the minced beef is fully cooked before serving.
Beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers are a type of Turkish biber dolması, or stuffed pepper. The minced-beef filling distinguishes this version from many meatless Turkish zeytinyağlı dolmas, which are commonly served cold or at room temperature.
Serve beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed peppers with yogurt, a crisp salad or a simple vegetable side. If the filling contains rice, bread or another starchy side is optional; a tangy yogurt accompaniment balances the rich, savoury filling.
Vitamins
B12
1.55µg · 65% DV
Vitamin C
45.72mg · 51% DV
B3
5.58mg · 35% DV
B6
0.49mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
193mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2.92mg · 27% DV
Sodium
522mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
475mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef, vegetable and olive oil stuffed pepper is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish: a bell pepper is filled with ground meat and chopped vegetables, then simmered with olive oil until tender. Recipes vary from household to household, and it is served as a main dish or as part of a spread of home cooking.
It is usually eaten warm or at room temperature, often with yogurt, bread or a fresh salad. Although the name highlights olive oil, the beef makes this a meat-based dolma rather than a meat-free version. It provides protein alongside vegetables, with 8.1 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair one pepper with salad or yogurt instead of adding several rich sides.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.33g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.