Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, savory dish where bell peppers are hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of seasoned sausage, cooked rice, onions, garlic, and often tomatoes or tomato sauce, then baked until tender. This comforting meal is popular in many Western cuisines, particularly in American home cooking and various European traditions, where it serves as a complete, all-in-one dinner.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally well-balanced, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the rice, protein from the sausage, and fats from both the meat and any added oils or cheese. A typical serving offers key nutrients like vitamin C from the peppers, along with iron and B vitamins from the sausage, and usually falls in the range of 400-600 calories per stuffed pepper, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1 stuffed pepper (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Stuffed peppers are a classic example of a 'vehicle' dish, where the pepper acts as an edible, nutrient-rich container that holds the filling and infuses it with a subtle sweetness during baking. Nutritionally, the bell pepper itself is a powerhouse, providing more vitamin C per gram than an orange, which helps enhance the absorption of iron from the sausage.
