⏱ 35 min totalMillet-Stuffed Peppers
Per 1 serving · 718 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g18% of calories
- Carbs58g75% of calories
- Fat2.5g7% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Millet-Stuffed Peppers (718 g) has 310 calories, with 14 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (75% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (50% DV) and Vitamin A (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 40% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber50%
- Vitamin A24%
- Vitamin C183%
- Vitamin E20%
- Thiamine30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K12%
- Potassium18%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium40%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅜ cup Black beans
³⁄₁₆ cup Millet
1 medium Red bell pepper- 🥄¹³⁄₁₆ cup Water
⅝ medium whole Tomatoes
¹³⁄₁₆ cup Vegetable broth
Directions
- 1
Chop tomatoes, drain beans.
- 2
Combine the millet, water and vegetable bouillon in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- 3
Slice the tops off of the peppers, and remove the seeds and cores. Set aside. When the millet is done, stir in the tomatoes and black beans. Spoon into the peppers until filled. Place the peppers into a glass baking dish, and cover with plastic wrap.
- 4
Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender. Turn peppers every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (718 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 218 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 165 mg | 183% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 163 μg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 36 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 104 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 275 mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 98 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,264 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,899 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 310 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 59minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 44minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Millet-Stuffed Peppers?
One serving of Millet-Stuffed Peppers (1 serving) has 310 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Millet-Stuffed Peppers high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Millet-Stuffed Peppers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Millet-Stuffed Peppers?
922 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Millet-Stuffed Peppers?
7.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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