By 19 Stuffed Pepper Recipes That Make Great Weeknight Dinners
Long before we were stuffing avocado halves, zucchini boats, and spaghetti squash, stuffed peppers reigned supreme. The dish has been a longtime favorite of home cooks and food bloggers alike, probably because it’s as playful as it is delicious. Aside from being cute and tasty, stuffed peppers are also super versatile—as long as you use a mild, non-spicy variety of pepper, you can stuff it with pretty much anything and expect great results. And they’re always Instagram-worthy!
The most common type of stuffed pepper you’re likely to stumble on is one wth a Tex Mex-style rice-and-bean filling, but there are so many exciting ways to experiment with the dish that go way beyond this. These 19 recipes include ideas so creative, you’ll want to try them out as soon as possible. Get pumped for options stuffed with chickpeas and feta, buffalo chicken, and spinach and artichoke. There’s even one that tastes like lasagna! And since they’re inherently veggie-packed—or, really, veggie-wrapped—as well as adorable and tasty, they’re worth making for more reasons than one.
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https://www.foodiecrush.com1 Chicken and Mushroom-Stuffed Peppers from Foodie Crush
Filled with cheese and chicken, these stuffed peppers are sure to satisfy. Get the recipe here.
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https://damndelicious.net2 Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers from Damn Delicious
Damn Delicious updates traditional stuffed peppers by using quinoa instead of rice. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.liveeatlearn.com3 Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers from Live Eat Learn
Now that it’s finally spring, it’s the perfect time to use up all the seasonal spring herbs in these cheesy stuffed peppers. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.acouplecooks.com/4 Samosa-Stuffed Poblano Peppers from A Couple Cooks
These samosa-style peppers are tasty enough to satisfy a takeout craving. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.acouplecooks.com5 Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers from A Couple Cooks
In this recipe, A Couple Cooks fill bell peppers with pistachios, feta, and lots of oregano to give it a distinct Mediterranean flare. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.aspicyperspective.com/6 Pizza Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers from A Spicy Perspective
There are so many things to love about these peppers, but namely that they taste like pizza and you can make them in a slow-cooker. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.skinnytaste.com7 Chicken and White Bean-Stuffed Peppers from SkinnyTaste
Thanks to chicken and white beans, these peppers have lots of fiber and protein. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell8 Chickpea, Feta, and Herb-Stuffed Peppers from SELFstarter
A bit of nutritional yeast and Dijon mustard add a ton of flavor to these chickpea-packed stuffed peppers. Get the recipe here.
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http://aspicyperspective.com9 Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers from A Spicy Perspective
These spicy peppers are small, so they make great party appetizers! Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell10 Tuna and Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers from SELFstarter
This recipe is a great way to use up any cans of tuna you might have in your pantry. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.budgetbytes.com11 Chorizo-Stuffed Bell Peppers from Budget Bytes
Spicy chorizo mixes up these traditional stuffed peppers just enough to make them exciting. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.wellplated.com/12 Spinach-Artichoke Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers from Well Plated
Introducing your favorite dip, now in stuffed bell pepper form. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.foodfaithfitness.com13 Stuffed Peppers With Ham and Cheese from Food Faith Fitness
With ham and cheese, these stuffed peppers taste like a chicken-less chicken cordon bleu. Get the recipe here.
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https://foxeslovelemons.com14 Italian Mac and Cheese-Stuffed Peppers from Foxes Love Lemons
You can put just about anything in a bell pepper, even mac and cheese! Italian herbs and Parmesan give this particular mac an Italian flavor. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.loveandlemons.com/15 Cauliflower-Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Love and Lemons
Cauliflower and poblano peppers go surprisingly well together, especially when cooked with lots of spices and topped with a creamy vegan cashew sauce. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.loveandlemons.com16 Vegetarian Orzo-Stuffed Peppers from Love and Lemons
Add these pasta-filled, herby stuffed peppers to your meatless Monday roster right away. Get the recipe here.
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https://naturallyella.com/17 Lasagna-Stuffed Peppers from Naturally Ella
It’s impossible not to love these peppers, which are stuffed with lots of mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce, and orzo, and taste uncannily like lasagna. Get the recipe here.
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https://inspiralized.com18 Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed With Goat Cheese, Pesto, and Zucchini Noodles from Inspiralized
Spiralized zucchini in a stuffed pepper might just be the trendiest food out there. Get the recipe here.
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https://fitfoodiefinds.com/19 Breakfast Stuffed Peppers from Fit Foodie Finds
These peppers were intended for breakfast, but you can honestly eat them whenever you want. Get the recipe here.
