Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Vegetable Recipes Stuffed Pepper Recipes: 19 Hearty Dinners You’ll Make Again and Again You can grill, air fry, pressure cook or oven bake—you choose! By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 20, 2023 Fact checked by Emily Estep Fact checked by Emily Estep Emily Estep is a plant biologist and journalist who has worked for a variety of online news and media outlets, writing about and editing topics that range from film and beauty to science and the automobile industry. Her plant biology degree has a focus on sustainable agriculture, and she's an expert on growing your own food, environmental sciences, and all topics relating to houseplants. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jason Donnelly Peppers can be chopped, diced, roasted—or our personal favorite: stuffed. Create a delicious healthy dinner with one of these amazing stuffed pepper recipes. Our meaty and vegetarian stuffed peppers featuring global spices, seafood, and hearty whole grains will leave you satisfied. We’ve also included convenient cooking methods including air fryer and slow cooker stuffed pepper recipes. 01 of 19 Southwestern Stuffed Roasted Peppers View Recipe Andy Lyons Consider these hearty grilled stuffed peppers for a nice change to the cookout menu. Shrimp, chicken, sausage, and veggies are combined in perfectly roasted peppers off the grill. A drizzle of Alfredo sauce is a winning finishing touch. 02 of 19 Farro-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Andy Lyons Looking to make stuffed peppers without rice? Try using farro, a healthy ancient whole grain that adds protein, fiber, and iron to this vegetarian stuffed pepper recipe. Curry powder turns fresh sweet corn and summer squash into an extra-flavorful filling. Fontina cheese adds a nice buttery flavor. Meatless Dinner Ideas That Taste Just Like Your Favorite Comfort Foods 03 of 19 Chicken Andouille-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Green Beans View Recipe Jason Donnelly Chicken andouille sausage, brown rice, and Cajun seasoning combine to make the perfect stuffed pepper filling. With some green beans tossed on the same sheet pan, you’ll also get an entire quick and healthy meal ready in less than an hour. 04 of 19 Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Sausage & Corn View Recipe Andy Lyons Bell peppers aren’t the only veggie that can be stuffed—any kind of pepper works. Here we have tasty stuffed poblano peppers. Green pepper, serrano chile pepper, and diced pimiento (plus extra spices) bring extra heat. Farro, celery, and sweet corn tone it down while tying the dish together. 05 of 19 Paleo Broccoli Rice-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Andy Lyons This stuffed pepper recipe is great for anyone looking to add more plant-based foods to their diet. Bell peppers are filled with ground turkey mixed with riced broccoli or cauliflower. Bold seasonings such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne make the stuffed peppers stand out. If eating this as a meal, make sure to pair it with a carbohydrate like rice, quinoa, farro, or couscous. 06 of 19 Vegetarian Barley-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Jason Donnelly Mushrooms just found their happy place in these vegetarian stuffed peppers. Rosemary, basil, barley, and mozzarella dress up the dish. It’s a perfect way to add more whole grains to your menu. 07 of 19 Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Spinach View Recipe Karla Conrad Quinoa is a great alternative for rice in this filling stuffed pepper recipe. Add some barley, three veggies (onion, spinach, mushrooms), and extra cheese for an easy, delicious vegetarian stuffed pepper. You seriously won’t miss the meat! 08 of 19 Lentil- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Blaine Moats Opt for these slow cooker stuffed peppers when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Lentils and brown rice meet up with brown sugar and yellow mustard for an unexpected, satisfying vegan stuffed pepper recipe. Test Kitchen Tip: If you prefer more tender peppers, cook bell pepper halves in a large amount of boiling water for about three minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and stuff according to recipe. 09 of 19 Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Blaine Moats Tomato sauce, chili gravy, and Monterey Jack amp up the taste of the bean-and-rice filling for bell peppers before going into the slow cooker. That’s right, only five ingredients are required for these vegetarian stuffed peppers. 10 of 19 Taco-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Matthew Clark “Taco about” a great idea! This food mash-up featuring ground beef, salsa, beans, and veggies will likely become one of your weekly meal staples. With glowing reviews from BHG readers, this might be one of our best stuffed pepper recipes. 11 of 19 Fast or Slow Crab Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Jason Donnelly Fast or slow means you can make these incredible stuffed peppers in your slow cooker or pressure cooker. Cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and old bay seasoning give flaky crab a rich flavor. Serve with extra lemon wedges for a zesty punch. 12 of 19 Turkey Stuffed Air-Fried Peppers View Recipe Caitlin Bensel Put your favorite countertop appliance to good use with these tasty air-fryer stuffed peppers. Red bell peppers get a delicious blend of ground turkey, brown rice, and reduced-sodium marinara for a creative take on the comfort food classic. 13 of 19 Middle Eastern-Style Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Jason Donnelly Middle Eastern-inspired flavors like feta cheese, fresh mint, and cinnamon star in this creative stuffed pepper recipe. Add texture and flavor with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. 14 of 19 Ratatouille Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Kim Cornelison Ratatouille is a mixture of stewed veggies including zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. Stuff homemade Ratatouille Provencal into red, yellow, or orange bell pepper halves and top with shredded Italian cheese. 15 of 19 Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Blaine Moats You can have this stuffed pepper recipe prepped and in the oven in just 15 minutes. Shortcuts like precooked rice, canned black beans, and shredded cheese make this a quick and healthy weeknight meal. 16 of 19 Gluten Free Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Applewood Bacon Risotto View Recipe This creamy take on a classic stuffed pepper is filled with a Parmesan risotto that’s been made with chicken broth, bacon, peas, and white wine. Once baked, top the pepper halves with fresh basil and freshly cracked black pepper. 17 of 19 Quinoa-Stuffed Sweet Peppers View Recipe This may be our fastest stuffed bell pepper recipe yet. In just 20 minutes total, you’ll have cheesy baked pepper halves. Give the filling flavor and crunch with roasted salted sunflower seeds. 18 of 19 Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos View Recipe A creamy filling that’s inspired by guacamole is the star of this stuffed jalapeno recipe. Grill until tender and top with Monterey Jack cheese and crushed pork rinds. If you’re not a fan of pork rinds, substitute crushed tortilla chips instead. 19 of 19 Cuban-Style Stuffed Poblanos View Recipe Jason Donnelly Poblano peppers are mild green peppers that become tender and slightly sweet when baked. Whip up the Cuban-inspired filling with lean ground beef, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, raisins, and green olives. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Better Homes & Gardens is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about our editorial policies and standards to learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy. http://foodpro.unh.edu/label.asp?locationNum=80&locationName=Holloway+Commons&dtdate=07%2F23%2F2021&RecNumAndPort=802094%2A3