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High-fat, low-carb stuffed pepper appetizer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cream cheese stuffed dried pepper (35 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 73.5 µg of Vitamin A covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
89
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 10% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.69 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 217 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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) | 35 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 357 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Soften dried peppers in hot water, drain and cool them, then fill them with cream cheese. Herbs such as parsley or dill add flavor; the peppers should be dry before filling so the mixture stays in place.
Cream cheese stuffed dried peppers are a cold appetizer made by softening dried peppers and filling them with a creamy cheese mixture. They can be served whole or sliced as part of a snack or appetizer spread.
Yes, dried peppers need to be softened before making cream cheese stuffed dried peppers. Soak them in hot water or briefly simmer them until pliable; filling them while stiff can crack the pepper and make it difficult to eat.
They are only spicy if the dried peppers used are hot. Many dried bell peppers are mild, while dried chili varieties can be quite hot; cream cheese softens the sensation but does not remove the heat.
Cream cheese stuffed dried peppers are usually served chilled or at room temperature, not piping hot. Let the softened peppers cool before adding the filling so the cream cheese keeps its shape.
Cream cheese stuffed dried peppers pair well with olives, fresh vegetables, crackers, and other cold appetizers. They also work on a mezze-style platter, where their creamy filling balances tangy or briny sides.
Yes, you can make cream cheese stuffed dried peppers ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Their flavor has time to meld, but serve them within a few days and do not leave the dairy filling unrefrigerated.
The filling can leak if the peppers are still wet, torn, or overfilled. Drain and pat the softened peppers dry, check for splits, and leave a little room at the opening when filling them.
Freezing cream cheese stuffed dried peppers is not ideal. Cream cheese can turn grainy or watery after thawing, and the softened peppers may lose their shape; they are best prepared fresh or kept refrigerated.
Cream cheese stuffed dried peppers use peppers that have been dried and softened, so they have a more concentrated, chewy texture than fresh peppers. The cream cheese filling is typically served as a cold appetizer rather than cooked inside a fresh pepper.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
73.5µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
6.3mg · 7% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
217mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Calcium
40mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cream cheese stuffed dried pepper combines a rehydrated dried pepper with a smooth, tangy cheese filling. It draws on the familiar practice of preserving peppers by drying them, while the cream-cheese stuffing is a modern appetizer rather than a classic Turkish pepper dolma. The pepper’s concentrated, gently sweet flavour contrasts with the cool, creamy centre. Serve it chilled as part of a mezze or antipasto-style spread, alongside olives, bread and fresh vegetables, or enjoy one as a small snack. It is rich in fat and relatively low in carbohydrates: per 100 g, it provides 21.5 g fat and 10.2 g carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, keep the portion modest and pair it with crunchy vegetables.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.