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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Treat your little one to a delicious and comforting dish of Stuffed Bell Peppers. This toddler-friendly meal features tender bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ingredients like ground meat, rice, and savory seasonings.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers
Suitable from
Toddler foods

Easy to prepare

Total time
45min

undefined min prep

Makes
5servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.6mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

5 servings
  • Ground beef1 pound
  • Tomatoes1/2 can (14.5 ounces)
  • Green bell pepper3 pieces
  • Spices, cinnamon1/4 teaspoon
  • Spices, allspice1/4 teaspoon
  • Brown rice3/4 cup
  • Red bell pepper2 pieces
  • Lemon juice3 tablespoons
  • Spices, black pepper1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. 01

    Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove seeds and membrane and set aside.

  2. 02

    In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Fill the bell peppers with meat mixture.

  3. 03

    Place the stuffed bell peppers in large stock pot on stove, with the tops facing up. Add 1-inch water to bottom of pot and cover.

  4. 04

    Place heat on medium, keeping covered for 30-40 minutes until rice is done. Serve.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
64kcal
Protein
5.2g
Fat
3.2g
Carbs
3.5g
Calories from
  • Carbs22%
  • Protein33%
  • Fat46%

Good source of Vitamin C · Vitamin B12

Ingredient health benefits

🔄 Healthy metabolism
🦠 Immune system
🦵 Cellular growth
🩸 Blood health
👀 Eyesight
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🤲 Skin health
🚽 Digestion
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🔥 Energy
🦴 Bone health
💩 Gut health

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 5 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

64

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.2g4%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 16.0mg5%
Sodium 82.4mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 5.2g10%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
Potassium 138mg3%
Vitamin C 31.8mg35%
Vitamin E 0.3mg2%
Vitamin K 2.9mcg2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg9%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg21%
Folate 11mcg3%
Magnesium 10mg2%
Zinc 1.2mg11%
Choline 18mg3%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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