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Traditional Turkish stuffed dried pepper, rich in fiber and vitamins, made with bulgur.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur (120 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 26.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
144
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 11% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 45 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 90 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur is made by softening dried peppers, filling them with seasoned bulgur, and simmering until tender. Leave room at the top of each pepper because bulgur expands as it cooks. The dish is a processed preparation of dried peppers and cooked filling.
The filling is usually bulgur mixed with sautéed onion, tomato or pepper paste, and seasonings such as mint and red pepper. Some home recipes add garlic, herbs, or a little lemon juice, but bulgur is the defining ingredient in this version.
Soften the dried peppers in boiling water until they bend without cracking, then drain them before stuffing. Avoid boiling them until they are mushy, since very soft peppers can split while you fill or cook them.
Yes, rice can replace bulgur, but the result is a rice-filled version rather than dried pepper stuffed with bulgur. Rice and bulgur cook differently, so use a recipe designed for the chosen grain and leave room for the filling to expand.
Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur can be mild or spicy. The dried peppers, pepper paste, and red-pepper seasoning all affect its heat, so choose mild peppers and reduce the hot pepper in the filling if you prefer a gentler flavor.
Do not overfill dried pepper stuffed with bulgur, and fold the open end inward before placing each pepper seam-side up in the pot. Arrange them snugly and set a heatproof plate on top to keep them from shifting as they simmer.
Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur is associated especially with southeastern Turkish cooking, where drying peppers is a traditional way to preserve them. Families and regions vary the filling, seasoning, and cooking method, so there is no single universal recipe.
Plain yogurt or a cucumber-yogurt side pairs well with dried pepper stuffed with bulgur, balancing the seasoned filling. A fresh salad or a light soup also makes a suitable accompaniment without overpowering the peppers.
Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and avoid leaving cooked leftovers at room temperature for long.
Yes, dried pepper stuffed with bulgur can be frozen once it has cooled. Freeze it in airtight portions, then thaw and reheat thoroughly; the peppers may be softer after freezing, but the dish remains convenient for a later meal.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
26.4mg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.46mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
84mg · 12% DV
Sodium
264mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
336mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Dried pepper stuffed with bulgur is a Turkish home-style dolma made by filling dried peppers with bulgur, usually mixed with onion, tomato paste, herbs and spices, then simmering them until tender. It is often prepared without meat, though family recipes vary.
The peppers become soft and pleasantly sweet, while the bulgur filling stays hearty and grainy, with a savoury, gently spiced flavour. In Turkey, it is commonly served warm or at room temperature as part of a meal, sometimes with yoghurt. For English-speaking cooks, it works well as a vegetarian main or side; bulgur makes it a fibre-containing, carbohydrate-led dish, and a fresh salad is a light pairing.
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 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.