The Best Stuffed Pepper Recipes

Sweet peppers stuffed with ground turkey and brown rice

Brown rice, currants, and walnuts give these stuffed bell peppers a wonderful texture. Serve with a simple salad for a balanced, healthy weeknight lunch.

Recipe: Sweet peppers stuffed with ground turkey and brown rice

Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

"Turkey, quinoa, and kale make this dish filling yet light and healthy," says Guy Fieri. For a stunning presentation, serve the peppers with a tangy tomato and avocado sauce drizzled over each serving.

Recipe: Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Cajun Stuffed Sweet Peppers

The peppers are pre-cooked in the microwave, making it quick to serve. The andouille sausage filling provides a bold Cajun flavor.

Recipe: Cajun Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Greek-Style Bulgur Stuffed Peppers

Sweet red peppers are stuffed with a flavorful filling of spinach, bulgur, and lean ground beef. Top with feta cheese and bake until tender.

Recipe: Greek-Style Bulgur Stuffed Peppers

Spanish-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tricolor bell peppers are stuffed with ground veal, garlic and long-grain rice.

Recipe: Spanish-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Italian Stuffed Jalapeños

For a festive appetizer, Guy stuffs jalapeño halves with Italian ingredients: sausage, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Bake them over high heat until the cheese becomes gooey.

Recipe: Italian Stuffed Jalapeños

Bell peppers stuffed with sweet and sour couscous

Sweet peppers stuffed with whole-grain couscous, crispy beef, and yellow raisins make the basis of a balanced lunch. The vibrant colors of these antioxidant-rich peppers aren't just for show; the more colorful ingredients on the plate, the healthier the dish.

Recipe: Bell peppers stuffed with sweet and sour couscous

Stuffed peppers with Italian ragout

If you don't have time to make the filling from scratch, use leftovers in the fridge. This recipe stuffs bell peppers with leftover ragù and tops them with grated Asiago cheese.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with Italian ragout

Stuffed peppers with quinoa and eggplant filling

Rachel's recipe for red bell peppers is filled with fluffy quinoa and a chili, eggplant, and zucchini filling. Serve topped with crumbled feta.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with quinoa and eggplant filling

Stuffed peppers with light filling

Oregano, cumin, and cinnamon enhance the flavor of these low-calorie peppers filled with lean ground beef, lentils, and rice.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with light filling

Peppers and zucchini stuffed with risotto

"Risotto makes a delicious filling for both peppers and zucchini. Choose the vegetables at the market that look the best," advises Rachel.

Recipe: Peppers and zucchini stuffed with risotto

Turkey-Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini Baked with Marinara Sauce

Stuffed with turkey and topped with marinara sauce, these sweet peppers are the perfect hearty dish for cool weather. In summer, you can use zucchini instead of peppers.

Recipe: Turkey-Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini Baked with Marinara Sauce

Stuffed peppers

Ree Drummond generously stuffs colorful bell peppers with roasted beef, wild rice, and vegetables for a hearty yet easy dinner. Leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers

Stuffed peppers with lentils

These peppers stuffed with Israeli couscous, lentils, olives, herbs, and feta cheese are inspired by the classic Mediterranean salad.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with lentils

Stuffed Peppers with Crab and Prosciutto

Sweet, tender chunks of crab meat transform classic stuffed peppers into a sophisticated treat for entertaining. Prosciutto adds a pleasant salty note.

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Crab and Prosciutto

Stuffed peppers with cream cheese and ham

Who says stuffed peppers need to be cooked? These raw peppers with a creamy and crunchy filling are perfect for a hearty lunch. Substitute green onions for the parsley, and replace the ham with sliced ​​turkey.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with cream cheese and ham

Stuffed peppers with minced meat

Roast small red and yellow bell peppers in a skillet until the skins are puffed, then stuff them with ground pork and Muenster cheese for a smoky flavor. Cook the meat in the same skillet, saving time by baking it in the oven.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with minced meat

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

"Poblano peppers are known for their fiery flavor, but they're rarely used for their floral notes and wonderful texture," says Alex Guarnaschelli. This dish, filled with crispy breadcrumbs, mozzarella, and roasted vegetables, highlights just that.

Recipe: Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Peppers with Lamb and Orzo Pasta

Juicy ground lamb and tender orzo pasta combine to create a rich, satisfying filling for these peppers.

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Lamb and Orzo Pasta

Stuffed peppers with chopped meatballs and rice

"These stuffed peppers can be made ahead, covered, and refrigerated," says Rachel. Use up leftover meatballs, pair them with rice and orzo pasta for a hearty dinner.

Recipe: Stuffed peppers with chopped meatballs and rice