Making stuffed peppers and not sure what to serve with them? It’s a great question. The challenge to serving stuffed peppers is this: how do you find side dishes ideas that complement them without using your oven? The oven is tied up with making the peppers, so you’ll need to rely on side dishes you can prep without it. Here are all our best side dish ideas for what to serve with stuffed peppers! You’ll want to focus on easy salads, sauteed vegetables, and make ahead breads to round out your meal. You can also opt for any whole grain that’s not stuffed inside your pepper. Note: The side dishes below are selected to pair with Italian-style or Mediterranean-style stuffed peppers. If you’re making Mexican stuffed peppers, there are many more options! Go to Best Sides to Go with Tacos for more inspiration.
And now…what to serve with stuffed peppers!
Favorite stuffed pepper recipes
Of course, we couldn’t leave you with only what to serve with them! Here are some of our best stuffed pepper recipes: Also try: Arugula Beet Salad Cooking Mexican stiffed peppers? Use our Easy Mexican Salad instead. Also try: Farro with Mushrooms & Parmesan
Classic Stuffed Peppers A hit every time! The roasted bell peppers are filled to the brim with melty cheese and Italian flavor. (Scroll down for the recipe.)Stuffed Green Peppers Makes a crowd-pleasing dinner, starring a hearty filling of rice, tomatoes, and cheese!Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe A colorful and delicious healthy dinner, full of Mediterranean flavors like lemon, parsley and feta.Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers These have a simple Mexican inspired filling that packs big flavor!Stuffed Poblano Peppers The zesty filling features rice, corn, black beans, and of course: gooey cheese.
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1 cup whole walnuts 4 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms 1 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (or coconut aminos for soy free) 1 tablespoons ketchup ½ teaspoon each fennel seeds, dried oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the stuffed peppers
6 multi-colored bell peppers (red, yellow and green) ¾ cup dry short grain rice or 2 cups cooked (reheated to warm with a splash of water and a pinch of salt) ½ cup pizza sauce (purchased or homemade) 4 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (or cut into bite-sized chunks) ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, plus more for sprinkling ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and/or Italian panko or bread crumbs (omit for gluten-free)
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