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Source of protein and vitamin C
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Red Bell Pepper with Curd Cheese (150 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 10.6 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 123 mg of Vitamin C covers 137% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Red Bell Pepper with Curd Cheese brings sweet, tender pepper together with mild, fresh curd cheese. In Turkey, the pepper is often roasted before being served with lor, a soft whey cheese; it may be arranged alongside the cheese or filled with it. The result is colourful and savoury without being heavy.
It fits naturally on a Turkish breakfast table, as a tea-time bite or among the meze, and works well beside grilled dishes or a simple salad. The pepper contributes vitamin C, while the curd cheese adds protein. For a lighter plate, roast the pepper with little or no added oil and finish with fresh herbs.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
7.1g
· 14% DV
Fat
2.3g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 39% · Fat 29%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
82mg · 91% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
97µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
118mg · 17% DV
Calcium
94mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
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
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.61g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.5:1).
To make red bell pepper with curd cheese, remove the stems and seeds, then fill the peppers with curd cheese mixed with herbs and seasoning. Serve them chilled, or bake them until the peppers soften for a warm version.
No, roasting the peppers first is optional. You can fill raw red bell peppers and bake them, or use roasted peppers for a softer result. If using roasted peppers, peel and handle them gently because they tear more easily.
Yes, red bell pepper with curd cheese can be served cold, and it works well as a make-ahead appetizer. Chill it in a covered container and serve it straight from the refrigerator or let it sit briefly for a less-cold texture.
Parsley, dill, and mint all work well in red bell pepper with curd cheese. Add chopped herbs to the curd cheese filling, along with black pepper or paprika; use a light hand so the fresh pepper and mild cheese remain noticeable.
Yes, cottage cheese can replace curd cheese in red bell pepper with curd cheese. Drain it first if it is wet, then break up any large curds so the filling is easy to spoon into the peppers.
Yes, you can assemble red bell pepper with curd cheese ahead of serving. Keep the filled peppers covered in the refrigerator and bake them closer to mealtime if you want a freshly cooked texture.
Store red bell pepper with curd cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Avoid leaving the dairy-filled dish at room temperature for an extended period, and discard leftovers that have been left out too long.
You can freeze red bell pepper with curd cheese, but it may become softer after thawing and the curd cheese can turn grainy. For the best texture, make it fresh; if freezing, thaw it in the refrigerator rather than on the counter.
Serve red bell pepper with curd cheese alongside a green salad, soup, or other vegetable dishes. It also fits on an appetizer platter with olives and sliced tomatoes; add a grain or bread if you want a more filling meal.
Yes, red bell pepper with curd cheese can work as a light make-ahead lunch, especially with salad or another side. Pack it in a sealed container and keep it chilled until you are ready to eat.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.