28 Ways to Stuff a Pepper

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28 Ways to Stuff a Pepper1/28 Stuffed Peppers with Rice 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Peppers with Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mother used to fix this wonderful, easy dish when we had company. She was from a family of fantastic Cajun cooks, so our food was always well-seasoned. In Louisiana, rice is part of many meals. The cheese sauce sets these stuffed peppers apart from any others I’ve tried. —Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper

We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup

half: 662 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 1964mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein. 2/28 Stuffed Pepper Soup 225 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol,

1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein

1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 3/28 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 44 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you’ll love these jalapeno poppers filled with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. —Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 56 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/28

It does a great job with this good-for-you dish

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know. It does a great job with this good-for-you dish. —Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 317 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat,

I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us

1 fat. 5/28 Stuffed Peppers for Two 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Peppers for Two Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us. It helps to use a small casserole dish so the peppers won’t tip over while they bake. For color, I serve steamed carrots to round out the meal perfectly. —Elaine Carpenter, Horseshoe Bay, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed

pepper: 405 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 1277mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 6/28 Chicken-Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a different take on traditional stuffed peppers. I substituted chicken for the beef and used Cubanelle peppers in place of the green peppers that are usually featured in such a dish. —Ron Burlingame, Canton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 230 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol,

661mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein

661mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 7/28 Stuffed Peppers for Four 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Truly a meal in one, this quick supper has it all: Veggies, meat, pasta and sauce, packed into tender peppers. It’ll look so pretty on your table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 448 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber),

30g protein

30g protein. 8/28 Chicken Salad-Stuffed Peppers 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love this recipe because it combines the fresh flavor of summer bell peppers and chicken salad. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed pepper halves (calculated without potato chips): 426 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 9/28 Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve always liked stuffed peppers, but everyone is pleasantly surprised at this mildly spicy version. For convenience, you can assemble these pretty peppers ahead of time and bake them later. —LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 322 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 10/28 Stuffed Peppers with Cheese 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6

As a dietitian, I try to

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite summertime supper because I can use peppers and tomatoes fresh from my garden.—Betty DeRoad, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 419 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 11/28 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 12/28 Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These well-seasoned ground-turkey-stuffed peppers are so tasty, you won’t even miss having real cheddar cheese. Round out the meal with a salad

or a side of rice

or a side of rice. —Judy Hand-Truitt, Birmingham, Alabama. Looking for more? You must try this old-fashioned stuffed bell pepper recipe. Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed pepper halves: 323 calories, 10g fat (0 saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/28 Stuffed Mini Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help

them really stand out

them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 48 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/28 Chicken Chiles Rellenos Casserole 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband likes Mexican food and casseroles, so I combined the two. This chicken with poblanos and chiles satisfies our craving for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. —Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 610 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated

It also steams them a little

fat), 151mg cholesterol, 987mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. 15/28 Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For extra flavor, I sometime add beef bouillon to the dish while the peppers bake. It also steams them a little. If also make these with ground chicken or turkey; then I’ll use chicken bouillon instead. —Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 245 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 16/28 Chiles Rellenos Squares 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chiles Rellenos Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family requests this chiles rellenos dish regularly—it’s easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d’oeuvre or complement to a Mexican or Spanish meal. A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago. —Fran Carll, Long Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 130 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol,

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