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Traditional fiber-containing olive-oil stuffed vegetable dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Zucchini stuffed with dried pepper (220 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 108 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.2 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 6.2 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 220 g
238
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
33.2g
· 12% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
6.2g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 9% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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) | 110 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 97 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 220 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 302 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 330 g | 356 kcal |
Calculated from 108 calories per 100 g.
To make zucchini stuffed with dried pepper, hollow out the zucchini and loosely fill them with a mixture of rice, onion, chopped dried pepper, herbs, and olive oil. Arrange them in a pot with a little water and simmer until tender.
Zucchini stuffed with dried pepper usually contains hollowed zucchini filled with rice, onion, chopped dried pepper, and herbs such as parsley or dill. Olive oil, tomato, or tomato paste may also be used, and family recipes vary.
Yes, rinse the dried pepper and soak it in warm water until pliable, then drain and chop it before adding it to the filling. Rehydrating it helps the pepper soften and distribute through the stuffed zucchini as it cooks.
To keep zucchini intact, avoid hollowing them too deeply or packing the filling tightly to the top. Stand them snugly in the pot and simmer gently; vigorous boiling can make the zucchini split or collapse.
Yes, fresh pepper can replace dried pepper in zucchini stuffed with dried pepper, though the dish will have a brighter, less concentrated pepper flavor. Chop it finely and add it to the filling; there is no need to soak it.
Zucchini stuffed with dried pepper can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. Olive-oil versions are often served at room temperature or chilled, while gently reheating a warm serving helps keep the zucchini from breaking apart.
Zucchini stuffed with dried pepper pairs well with plain yogurt or a cucumber-yogurt dip, a simple salad, and bread. If you are serving it as part of a larger meal, other light vegetable dishes complement it without overpowering the dried pepper.
Yes, zucchini stuffed with dried pepper can be cooked ahead and refrigerated in a covered container once cooled. The flavor settles as it rests, and you can serve it cold or reheat only the portions you plan to eat.
Yes, you can freeze zucchini stuffed with dried pepper, but the zucchini may become softer and more fragile after thawing. Cool it first, freeze in airtight portions, and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating gently.
Yes, fine bulgur can replace rice in zucchini stuffed with dried pepper, giving the filling a heartier texture. Bulgur absorbs liquid differently, so keep the filling from getting too wet and leave room inside each zucchini.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
23.1mg · 26% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B3
2.42mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Sodium
627mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
136mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
539mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Zucchini stuffed with dried pepper is a Turkish-style stuffed vegetable: hollowed zucchini is filled with a rice-based mixture, often seasoned with onion and herbs, and cooked with dried pepper for a deeper, savoury flavour. As with many home-style dolma dishes, the exact filling varies from one household or region to another.
The zucchini turns tender around the soft, aromatic filling. It can be served warm or at room temperature, as a main dish or part of a spread, with yoghurt, salad or bread alongside. It offers fibre and is based largely on vegetables and grains, rather than being protein-heavy. For a lighter meal, use a measured amount of oil and pair it with a fresh salad.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.