What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers: 30+ Easy Sides

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Wondering what to serve with stuffed peppers for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides for stuffed peppers – from veggies, to salads, and more!

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The BEST Sides for Stuffed Peppers
🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store
🫑 Favorite Stuffed Pepper Recipes
🍽 More Side Dish Recipes
🍷 Wine Pairings for Stuffed Peppers
What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers: 30+ BEST Side Dishes
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I’m sharing 30+ of the most popular and best sides for stuffed peppers. Creamy mashed potatoes, salads, and the most delicious veggies.

These side dishes pair with all your favorite stuffed pepper recipes, from these Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers, to these Stuffed Poblano Peppers, and others.

    The BEST Sides for Stuffed Peppers

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    Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. 
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    Bowl of cooked pinto beans flecked with cilantro.
    Instant Pot pinto beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these beans can be ready in under an hour with no soaking required.
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    This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
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    These Instant Pot black beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these black beans can be ready in under an hour.
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    This Avocado Chickpea Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!
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    Shirazi salad centered in frame with serving spoon.
    This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with refreshing flavors!
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    This fresh and vibrant Guacamole recipe is so easy! Mix it up in minutes for a creamy dip, a delicious topping for nachos, or to serve on Taco Tuesday.
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    Mexican Street Corn Salad with Couscous puts a fun twist on elotes. Smoky grilled corn, a creamy cumin-lime dressing, and pearl couscous combine to create this delicious salad.
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    You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
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    This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons. 
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    These Lemon Chicken Skewers cook up perfectly on the grill and are served with a side of Harissa Yogurt Sauce for extra flavor.
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    Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!
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    Curry Chicken Skewers with Lime are quick and easy to prepare on the grill. Deliciously fragrant and tangy, they’re perfect served alongside some rice and a simple salad. 
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    Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon. 
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    This Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing combines roasted cauliflower & chickpeas with fluffy quinoa and creamy avocados. It’s a healthy, protein-packed salad that can be made ahead of time. 
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    Cauliflower Fried Rice with Bacon comes together easily in only 15 minutes! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) low-carb, keto-friendly fried rice at home.
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    This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
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    Make this copycat Costco Quinoa Salad at home for a healthy, hearty, and delicious grain-based salad studded with fresh veggies and fresh lemon dressing.
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    Inspired by the flavors of the classic Mexican restaurant side dish, this Instant Pot Mexican Rice is perfect with enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and more. It’s a foolproof recipe made entirely in your pressure cooker!
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    Bowl of Mexican Corn Soup garnished with cliantro, chile powder and lime wedges.
    This Mexican Corn Soup recipe has all the flavors of Mexican street corn in soup form. This creamy corn soup is flavored with chile powder, poblano peppers and cotija cheese.
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    Spanish Meatballs – or Albondigas – simmer in enchilada sauce and are topped with sour cream, radishes & cilantro. Serve them taco-style in tortillas or as an appetizer with toothpicks. 
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    I’m serving up these Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots elote style. Similar to how you’d dress grilled street corn, these delicious tender carrots are topped with lime, crumbled cheese, jalapenos and cilantro. So crazy good! 
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    This Thai Butternut Squash Curry is a delicious vegetarian squash curry simmered with fragrant spices and rich coconut milk.
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    This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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    Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, spicy & amazingly delicious! Enjoy these healthy vegetarian buffalo wings with homemade blue cheese or ranch dip.
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    Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
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    This Curried Butternut Squash Soup is deliciously rich & creamy and perfect for chilly fall days. (Vegan + Vegetarian options)
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    🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store

    Many of these stuffed pepper side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

    🫑 Favorite Stuffed Pepper Recipes

    Here’s some of my the best stuffed pepper recipes on my blog:

    🍽 More Side Dish Recipes

    🍷 Wine Pairings for Stuffed Peppers

    Zinfandel, Malbec and Merlot – Red wines with a hint of sweetness to them tend to pair best with stuffed peppers.

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    Southwest Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers make a hearty, healthy, protein packed meal that's amazingly delicious and quick and easy to prepare.

    What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers: 30+ BEST Side Dishes

    Wondering what to serve with stuffed peppers for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides for stuffed peppers – from veggies, to salads, and more! Try one of these sides paired with these Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Created by Platings and Pairings

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (bone broth or chicken stock)
    • ¾ cup quinoa (uncooked)
    • 2 red bell peppers (halved and seeded)
    • 2 yellow bell peppers (halved and seeded)
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided )
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 onion (diced)
    • 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional )
    • 1 14.5 oz. ounce can black beans
    • 1 14.5 oz. ounce can petite diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
    • 2 limes (cut into wedges, for serving)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring vegetable stock (or broth) and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small pot. Once boiling, add quinoa. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook it in the Instant Pot (see notes). 
    • Arrange the pepper halves on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 TBSP olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until softened , about 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 TBSP olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, green onions and garlic, cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add in beans and tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    • Fill peppers with quinoa mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

    Notes

    Have an Instant Pot? Try cooking your quinoa in there! It’s my favorite way to cook quinoa now. Find the simple instructions here. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2748IU | Vitamin C: 200mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg

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