⏱ 40 min total

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅓ lb Ground turkey; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; 1 medium Red bell pepper; 2 tsp Hot sauce; ⅔ cloves, minced Garlic; 2 tsp Paprika; ⅔ tsp Poultry seasoning; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Nutmeg; ⅓ dash Salt; ½ oz Mozzarella cheese; 2 tsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 329 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

404

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
35g
35% of calories
Carbs
13g
13% of calories
Fat
24g
53% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (329 g) has 404 calories, with 35 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), Vitamin A (38% DV) and Vitamin C (179% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 30% and 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

123cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.5g

6.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein71%
Vitamin A38%
Vitamin C179%
Vitamin E30%
Riboflavin (B2)33%
Niacin74%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber16%
Vitamin K19%
Thiamine14%
Folate (B9)19%
Choline16%
Calcium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%
Saturated fat30%
Cholesterol38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 35 min

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Mince the garlic and cut the tops off the peppers, removing the seeds.
3
Heat olive oil in a pan, add the garlic, and sauté until light brown. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
4
Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook until it changes color, breaking it apart with a spoon.
5
Mix in the hot sauce, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and poultry seasoning. Remove from heat.
6
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture and place on the tray.
7
Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the filling and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until melted.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (329 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	341 μg	38%
Vitamin C	161 mg	179%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	5 mg	30%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	33%
Niacin	12 mg	74%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	106%
Folate (B9)	74 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	68%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	40%
Choline	90 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	177 mg	18%
Iron	4 mg	45%
Potassium	773 mg	16%
Magnesium	65 mg	16%
Phosphorus	424 mg	61%
Zinc	5 mg	41%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	36 μg	65%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	49 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	3,062 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 404 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

77min
Walking (3.5 mph)
49min
Cycling (moderate)
34min
Running (6 mph)
57min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers?

One serving of Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (1 serving) has 404 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers high in protein?

Yes. It has 35 g of protein per serving, and 35% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers?

490 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers?

6.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (329 g)

Calories404

% Daily Value*

Total fat 24g	31%
Saturated fat 6g	30%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 490mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary fiber 4.5g	16%
Total sugars 6.5g
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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