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What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers – 27 Delicious Sides

Published: Sep 27, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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green beans, biscuits, carrots and brussels, and baked potato with recipe title text on image for Pinterest.
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Love stuffed peppers? Here are some ideas on what to serve with stuffed peppers from vegetable side dishes to hearty salads and more. I have 27 delicious sides to share with you.

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We love to eat stuffed peppers in my home. We eat this hearty main dish a few times a year, and every time I go to make stuffed peppers I am always looking for what sides to serve with stuffed peppers.

I’ve put together all my favorite side dishes that will make your next dinner complete! From quick breads to roasted veggies and even salads, the sky is the limit as to what you can pair with stuffed bell peppers.

Jump to:
  • FAQs about Stuffed Peppers
  • Delicious Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
  • What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers
  • Honey Cornbread Muffins
  • Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
  • Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
  • Instant Pot Quinoa
  • How To Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
  • Oven-Roasted Asparagus
  • Italian Green Bean Salad
  • Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Yogurt Dressing
  • Beer Bread
  • Easy Side Salad Recipe
  • Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
  • Garlic Kale Salad with Lemon
  • Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Beet Bacon and Citrus Salad with Garlic-Citrus Vinaigrette
  • Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Tomato and Onion Salad
  • Massaged Kale Salad
  • Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions
  • Chipotle Cheddar & Bacon No-Knead Crusty White Bread
  • Green Beans Almondine
  • Instant Pot Carrots
  • Amazingly Easy Sourdough Bread {With VIDEO!}
  • Simple Dijon Salad with Poached Egg
  • Zucchini Bread
  • Easy Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Zucchini and Squash Bake
  • Gluten Free Cornbread

FAQs about Stuffed Peppers

Do you have to cook peppers before stuffing them?

Yes, I love to cook the peppers before hand just until al dente and then they will finished cooking in the oven and will soften up even more.

What is good to eat with peppers?

You will find a wide variety of what is good to eat with peppers.
-Bread
-Salad
-Sauteed vegetables
-Cornbread
…and more! Read below for more delicious ideas.

Should peppers be cooked before stuffing?

Yes, I find that they cook best when the peppers are cook just slightly before stuffing and being baked. You can either boil them in water for a few minutes or bake them in the oven on their own for about 30 minutes. You don’t want them soft you just want them al dente.

How do you cut peppers for stuffed peppers?

To cut bell peppers for stuffed peppers you can cut them two different ways. The first way, you can simply cut the top off of the pepper. The second way you can take a pairing knife and cut around the top of the pepper leaving more pepper in tact to hold in the filling.

How do you know when stuffed peppers are done?

You will want to use a kitchen timer and bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until the bell pepper is soft but not mushy.

Delicious Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

close up of orange stuffed peppers with red sauce and white cheese.

In case you are looking for a few stuffed pepper recipes I have a few variations that I love to make.

Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef is a classic recipe that I grew up eating. It’s filled with ground beef, rice, and my favorite secret ingredient, shredded zucchini. It’s mixed together with tomato sauce making for a delicious dinner.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Stuffed Peppers if you love shredded chicken tacos you will love this fun take on stuffed peppers. Even better I make this recipe when I have leftover shredded chicken and then let the slow cooker do the cooking for me.

Vegetarian Couscous Stuffed Peppers with Basil Sauce is a delicious take on a vegetarian style pepper. The basil sauce completes this pepper and is also a great way to use up the abundance of basil you might have grown.

Southwestern Chicken And Rice Stuffed Peppers this recipe is a great way to use up the leftover rotisserie chicken and rice from another meal. The peppers can be assembled the day before dinner and then baked in the oven for an easy dinner.

What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers

If you have ever wondered what to serve with stuffed peppers I have 27 side dishes that will compliment your dinner.

Honey Cornbread Muffins

White plate with 5 muffins stacked and one corn muffin split with butter on top.
Delicious Honey Cornbread Muffins are moist, sweet and full of flavor. This cornbread muffin recipe is made from scratch in under a half hour!
Check out this recipe

Salad with Pear Vinaigrette

This delicious salad consists of leafy greens, blueberries, pears, and walnuts for a little crunch. The homemade pear vinaigrette pairs perfectly with the greens.
Check out this recipe

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with the sweet flavors that happen when you roast vegetables. The rainbow of vegetables are seasoned with oregano, thyme and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Check out this recipe

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa
Make quinoa in the Instant Pot in 1 minute making for a quick and delicious side dish or main dish for lunch or dinner!
Check out this recipe

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven

White bowl filled with spaghetti squash and chopped parsley.
Learn the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash in the oven in under an hours time with this step-by-step guide that guarantees perfectly tender, noodle-like strands every time.
Check out this recipe

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Turn up the oven and pull out the sheet pan. I’m here to share with you my no fail recipe for oven-roasted asparagus. You’ll have a healthy and delicious side on the table within 20 minutes.
Check out this recipe

Italian Green Bean Salad

Italian Green Bean Salad
This marinated Italian Green Bean Salad recipe is fresh and easy! It’s tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and cheese. Recipe by The Rustic Foodie®.
Check out this recipe

Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Yogurt Dressing

Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Yogurt Dressing
Celebrate the flavors of fall and make my delicious and healthy recipe for Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Yogurt Dressing!
Check out this recipe

Beer Bread

sliced Beer Bread resting on a plaid dish cloth.
Scared to bake with yeast? Make a loaf of this four ingredient beer bread recipe. Fresh thick homemade bread made in under an hours time with no resting time needed!
Check out this recipe

Easy Side Salad Recipe

Easy Side Salad Recipe
The Easy Side Salad is a perfect add-on to any meal – it’s incredibly simple and goes with just about anything! Filled with tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, croutons and nut of choice and paired with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Check out this recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots

Need a healthy side dish to feed a crowd? Try this recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots–they take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 3 hours of no fuss cooking!
Check out this recipe

Garlic Kale Salad with Lemon

Garlic Kale Salad with Lemon
Inspired by Il Corvo Seattle: this garlic kale salad has pecorino, pepitas, and a green garlic confit dressing. Great side for every meal!
Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Green Beans

White bowl of green beans with garlic divided up close.
If you are looking for an easy side dish to make my Air Fryer Green Beans recipe is done in under 10 minutes and yields a flavorful side dish everyone is going to love.
Check out this recipe

Beet Bacon and Citrus Salad with Garlic-Citrus Vinaigrette

Beet, Bacon, and Citrus Salad with Garlic-Citrus Vinaigrette
Are you ready for an amazing salad? Like blow your socks off salad. Because this salad recipe for Beet, Bacon, and Citrus Salad with Garlic-Citrus Vinaigrette pretty much takes the cake of all time amazing salads.
Check out this recipe

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits
Melt-in-your mouth homemade buttermilk biscuits made in your kitchen in less than 30 minutes time! With just a few ingredients your next breakfast or brunch will be complete.
Check out this recipe

Tomato and Onion Salad

Blue bowl filled with tomatoes, red onions, and herbs.
My Tomato and Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinegar comes together in minutes and is perfect as a make ahead summer side dish recipe. Full of fresh beef stake tomatoes, red onions, balsamic dressing and fresh herbs–it marinates for 4 hours for an ultra flavorful accompaniment to any barbecue dinner.
Check out this recipe

Massaged Kale Salad

Massaged Kale Salad
Massaged Kale Salad recipe with pomegranate arils, sweet orange slices and toasted slivered almonds then tossed with orange ginger dressing!
Check out this recipe

Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions

Looking for an elegant but easy side dish to make for your next dinner party or Sunday dinner? Try my recipe for Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions.
Check out this recipe

Chipotle Cheddar & Bacon No-Knead Crusty White Bread

Chipotle Cheddar & Bacon No-Knead Crusty White Bread
 You can make just plain crusty bread or mix-in to make different flavors! So, today I’m sharing my recipe for Chipotle Cheddar & Bacon No-Knead Crusty White Bread.
Check out this recipe

Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine is bursting with flavor! Fresh green beans, garlic, crunchy almonds, and the perfect touch of zesty lemon in each bite.
Check out this recipe

Instant Pot Carrots

Square photo of a white bowl filled with cooked baby carrots.
Instant Pot Carrots are perfectly cooked and done from start to finish in about 15 minutes. This is an easy side dish for dinner or cooking for a large group of people. It's versatile and can be customized to fit your needs.
Check out this recipe

Amazingly Easy Sourdough Bread {With VIDEO!}

Amazingly Easy Sourdough Bread {With VIDEO!}
Make the absolute best, chewiest, tastiest Sourdough Bread right at home with this very easy, no knead sourdough recipe. No Sourdough starter? No problem. Learn how to make one!
Check out this recipe

Simple Dijon Salad with Poached Egg

Simple Dijon Salad with Poached Egg
A simple salad inspired by a breakfast favorite, Eggs Benedict, with a tangy, lemony dressing, crunchy croutons, and a poached egg.
Check out this recipe

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread! A crowd favorite, this easy zucchini bread recipe is a perfect base recipe to use for variations on this classic quick bread.
Check out this recipe

Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

Easy Air Fryer Asparagus
Our family is loving this Air Fryer Asparagus recipe. This method takes just 10 minutes and results in perfectly cooked asparagus with a crispy Parmesan coating.
Check out this recipe

Zucchini and Squash Bake

Zucchini and Squash Bake
Zucchini and Squash Bake is the best summer side dish! It features summer squash that’s topped with a crispy and flavorful panko breadcrumb mixture.
Check out this recipe

Gluten Free Cornbread

top view shot of thirteen slices of cornbread in square glass baking dish
My gluten free cornbread with cheese recipe is made in under an hours time. This spongy and soft cornbread has a little kick thanks to the green chiles. No one will ever know this cornbread is gluten free.
Check out this recipe

I hope that I helped inspired you and gave you some ideas on what side dishes you can serve with stuffed peppers.

If you make any of these side dishes for stuffed pepper recipes, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a ⭐ star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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