Piquillo Pepper Stuffed with Brisket

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Piquillo Pepper Stuffed with Brisket is a classic Spanish tapa or main dish, featuring sweet, smoky piquillo peppers filled with tender, slow-cooked shredded brisket, often simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. It originates from the Navarra region of Spain, where piquillo peppers are a prized local ingredient.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the brisket and contains moderate fat, with a relatively low carbohydrate content from the peppers and sauce. A typical serving provides iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 per stuffed pepper.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish showcases the Spanish culinary principle of 'reutilización,' where leftover roasted meat is given new life in a flavorful preparation. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in the peppers enhances the absorption of iron from the beef, making it a well-balanced and efficient meal.