Lasagna Stuffed Peppers Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

With no noodles this recipe is great for South Beach Phase 1.

Yields:

8 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halves
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1/4 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese, part skim
  • 2 tbsps parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese, non fat
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place peppers in a large baking pan at least 9x13". Sprinkle inside of peppers with salt. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Brown the ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, salt, pepper and half the garlic powder.
  • Drain fat, then stir in spaghetti sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Combine the ricotta cheese, egg and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Season with salt, pepper and remaining garlic powder.
  • Divide ricotta mixture between the pepper halves. Top ricotta mixture with meat and sauce.
  • Mound the mozzarella cheese over the top of each pepper. Sprinkle with the 1/4 cup of parmesan.
  • Bake at 350º F for 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned. The peppers will have a little crunch to them still.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 260
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 9.92g
    % Daily Value 13%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 5.017g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.194g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.824g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.307g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 86mg
    % Daily Value 29%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 512mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 12.8g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.4g
      % Daily Value 9%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 5.85g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 29.75g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 13mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 75mg
    % Daily Value 83%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 33mg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 15mg
    % Daily Value 83%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 665mg
    % Daily Value 14%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 260 KCal
  • Fat 9.92 g
  • Carbs 12.8 g
  • Protein 29.75 g

There are 260 calories in 1 serving of Lasagna Stuffed Peppers.

How long would it take to burn off 260 KCal?

Basketball

26 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

36 minutes

Jogging

21 minutes

Running

17 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

25 minutes

Walking

30 minutes

Weight Training

30 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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