⏱ 55 min totalThree Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers
Per 1 serving · 177 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g34% of calories
- Carbs7.3g12% of calories
- Fat15g54% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers (177 g) has 254 calories, with 22 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin C (85% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23%, 40% and 73% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein43%
- Vitamin A31%
- Vitamin C85%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Vitamin B624%
- Vitamin B1238%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E11%
- Vitamin K11%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Iron19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
- Saturated fat40%
- Cholesterol73%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ medium Red bell pepper
1 large Egg
⅛ cup Ricotta cheese
⅛ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp Garlic powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Parsley
¹⁄₁₆ cup Spinach
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Halve the peppers and remove the seeds.
- 3
In a small food processor, blend the ricotta, mozzarella, three-quarters of the parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, and parsley until smooth. Blend in batches if necessary.
- 4
Fill each pepper half with the egg mixture, leaving a little space at the top. Add spinach leaves on top and gently stir to submerge them.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the egg is set.
- 6
Sprinkle with remaining shredded Parmesan cheese and broil for 3-5 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 279 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 77 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 62 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 23% |
| Choline | 161 mg | 29% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 479 mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 387 mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 50% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,099 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 174 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 254 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 30minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers?
One serving of Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers (1 serving) has 254 calories, which works out to 144 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers high in protein?
Yes. It has 22 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers?
532 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Three Cheese Egg Stuffed Peppers?
3.1 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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