26 Ways To Stuff Peppers That You've Never Thought Of (2024)

Filled with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sharp crumbled feta, these tender stuffed peppers have all the flavors you love from a Greek salad, plus a hearty addition from herby chicken breast and couscous. Perfect for a filling weeknight dinner or served alongside your favorite Greek-inspired dishes (we're looking at you, Mediterranean grilled eggplant and Greek lemon potatoes), these peppers will be the most satisfying (and most colorful) dish you'll eat all week.

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Stuffed peppers hold a special place in our heart. From cheesesteak stuffed peppers to vegetarian stuffed peppers, this versatile veggie is one of our favorites to experiment with. This classic recipe is hard to beat in our book. Here we’re filling them with beefy tomato rice and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, but you can customize them to fit your taste (and whatever you have in your refrigerator).

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All the spicy, garlicky flavors of your favorite falafel sandwich get deconstructed and stuffed inside bell peppers. It's a vegetarian version of a hearty classic we're putting in regular rotation.

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If you can't get enough of the classic Philly cheesesteak, but are craving a low-carb version for weeknight dinner, let us introduce our cheesesteak-stuffed peppers. There's no limit to filling options for the versatile stuffed peppers, but when we're craving classic cheesy, rich flavors, this is the recipe we turn to. Filled with tender sirloin steak, mushrooms, onions, and two slices of cheese, these tender, soft peppers give a welcome veggie boost to the beloved sandwich's iconic flavors.

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We love stuffed peppers and we definitely love chicken Parm. So we did the sensible thing and combined both for a melty, dreamy weeknight dinner for the record books.

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It's true—we can't get enough of stuffed peppers. From classic fillings of ground beef and rice to cheesy pizza stuffed peppers, it's our favorite way to add a veggie boost to classic weeknight dinners. For this recipe, we decided to fit everything you love about our caprese chicken—chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic—all into these gorgeous stuffed peppers for a satisfying (and eye-catching) meal.

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While we love a good homemade pizza crust, sometimes we're really just all about the toppings. If you're like us—or if you're looking for a low-carb version to your favorite pizza—these pizza stuffed peppers should be next on your weeknight dinner rotation. Full of classic pizza flavors (with a hearty addition of rice), these ultra-tender peppers are an ideal easy dinner for crust-fans and haters alike.

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This one-pot wonder packs all the great flavor of a stuffed pepper with a fraction of the effort. This stuffed pepper casserole recipe begins with the ingredients you love from classic stuffed peppers: ground beef, large chunks of peppers and onion, a deep bench of seasonings, and a tomato-heavy broth. A cup of rice dives into that pool of liquid gold, the whole thing slides in the oven, and within minutes, you have a warm and hearty meal ready to feed a crowd. But one last step! A stack of pepper Jack gets baked on top until it’s brown, bubbly, and totally irresistible.

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Dig in with a fork or spoon, or carefully cut the whole thing into pieces—there’s no wrong way to eat a stuffed pepper. And there’s something so satisfying about tearing into that edible package. These bell peppers are packed full of cheese, rice, lots of smoky spices, and veggies. Then, just when you thought they couldn’t get any tastier, they’re topped with even more cheese and baked until the peppers are crispy and the cheese is oh so melty.

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This soup has everything you like about a classic stuffed pepper—ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and CHEESE. Something about sprinkling some cheese (especially if it's white cheddar) over a hot cup of soup, almost brings a tear to your eye! But don't forget this soup is filled with sweet bell peppers, tender beef, and hearty rice. It's perfect on its own or served with cornbread or a salad too.

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When you need a quick weeknight dinner option, stuffed peppers—and the endless ways to make them—are here for you. Especially this lightened up take that combines ground turkey, jasmine rice, and melty pepper Jack to make a meal you'll crave all week long.

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Everyone loves a good tamale pie. The combination of sweet cornbread, savory chili, and melty cheese is pretty unbeatable. This stuffed pepper version is perfect for tailgates or potlucks, and we're not mad at the addition of an extra serving of vegetables. (As long as there's still plenty of cheese!)

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Stuffed peppers are classic for several reasons—they’re easy to make, incredibly versatile, and extremely satisfying. You could say the exact same thing about chili. An even better classic? Combine the two. With chicken, melted Velveeta, and quinoa, these peppers are one crowd-pleasing combo.

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These stuffed peppers are just the thing when you've got a hankering for a cheeseburger—plus the toppings are super-flexible. Prefer your cheeseburgers with bleu cheese and mushrooms? Swap 'em in for the cheddar and pickles! Swiss and caramelized onions more your speed? Use those instead! The world is your burger.

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Venture South of the border for dinner with these stuffed peppers that only take 20 minutes total (!) to make.

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A comforting meal without any work? Sign us up. Stuffed peppers just got way easier.

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We'll pretty much eat spaghetti any way we can get it. This even cheesier spin on the pasta dish makes eating spaghetti feel like something new (and fun!) that'll even get your kids to eat their vegetables.

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Spice up your stuffed pepper game with this Buffalo-style take that combines rotisserie chicken, shredded gouda, and a ranch drizzle to make this a game day dinner winner.

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Turn leftover turkey and stuffing into a healthy(ish) day-after dinner by stuffing them in bell peppers. You'll be so happy you did.

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A veggie-packed way to make chicken and rice, this lightened up dinner is also super-satisfying (thanks to all that white cheddar cheese, obvi).

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