Wondering what to serve with stuffed peppers? From salads to easy potato dishes -we've got you covered with 25+ of our favourite side dishes to pair with stuffed peppers!
What a Dietitian Serves With Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are one of my favourite dinners when I'm looking for something quick and easy (especially if you make my air fryer stuffed peppers). Not only are they so easy to customize with different protein and spice options like my buffalo ranch tuna stuffed peppers or philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers, they are also a great addition to a balanced meal.
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As a registered dietitian, I love that stuffed peppers are a great way to add some vegetables, protein and carbohydrates into your diet!
How to Create the Perfect Nutrient-Dense Stuffed Pepper
- Protein: Try opting for a lean ground meat such as ground turkey, ground chicken, lean ground beef or even a plant based option like my vegetarian stuffed peppers to help decrease unwanted added saturated fats!
- Carbohydrates: Not all stuffed pepper filling contains a carbohydrate but many do! If you are looking to increase the fiber of your stuffed peppers try choosing a higher-fiber grain such as quinoa, brown rice or whole wheat couscous!
- Vegetables: Obviously the bell pepper is a great vegetable option on it's own but you can also add shredded or diced veggies directly into the filling blend as well!
Stuffed peppers can be a great meal option on they're own but I always like to add a little more bulk to my meals to help keep me full and satisfied for a longer period of time! This is where the sides come in.
Below I've rounded up over 25+ of my favourite side dishes to serve with stuffed peppers. Including roasted vegetables, flavour-packed salads and potato-based sides!
Salads to Serve with Stuffed Peppers
Add a pop of colour to your plate with any of these salad options. From broccoli salad to quinoa salad choose your favourite for the perfect stuffed pepper side dish.
Honey Mustard Broccoli Crunch Salad
Ready in 30 minutes, you'll be bringing my broccoli crunch salad to every BBQ this summer. It's full of color, flavour and hearty veggies!
Arugula Quinoa Salad with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
Crunchy chickpeas. Crispy quinoa. Fresh seasonal veggies. This arugula quinoa salad dressed with a lemon caesar vinaigrette is the spring recipe you need.
This Santa Fe salad recipe is an easy, flavour packed salad full of crisp veggies and a creamy dressing. This is the type of salad that everyone loves!
Packed with colorful veggies and a tangy sesame ginger lime dressing, this Thai chopped salad is the best balanced recipe that's also meal prep friendly.
Revamp these classic vegetables into a delicious cucumber and carrot salad. Tossed into a tangy sesame dressing, this is a great side for spring and summer.
My crunchy dill pickle salad is a balanced plant-based meal for all the pickle enthusiasts. Made with lentils, feta, kale and more!
Bang Bang Roasted Broccoli Salad
My roasted broccoli salad is made with crispy panko, cashews and drizzled with a healthy bang bang sauce. A crowdpleaser side and salad, full of flavour.
A tangy dressing coats Whole New Mom's spaghetti squash salad for a easy healthy side dish that’s allergy-friendly, low-carb, paleo, with AIP options.
Chopped Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Brighten up any table with my chopped Mediterranean cucumber salad! Light, refreshing and nutritious, it's a true summer staple to pair with any main.
Pasta Salad to Serve with Stuffed Peppers
Pasta salad is the ultimate side! Fresh and flavourful and full of nuntrients! All of these options are the perfect way to add some carbohydrates and veggies to your stuffed pepper meal.
A 30 minute meal, perfect for meal prep! This healthy chicken pesto pasta salad is packed with flavour, and nutrients making it the perfect easy lunch, dinner or summer party recipe.
Make healthy lunches fun with my kale caesar pasta salad! Crafted with chickpeas, parm, avocado and homemade sourdough croutons, it's a nutritious meal that satisfies every craving.
Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad
Make summer meal prep easier with my protein pasta salad. It's got crunchy veggies, tons of protein, and a creamy ranch dressing to guarantee a satisfying salad you'll love.
Vegetables to Serve with Stuffed Peppers
Not a salad fan? Roasted vegetables are thea great option to serve with stuffed peppers. Choose from options such as a spicy hot honey carrots to light and refreshing lemon parmesean zucchini for the perfect stuffed pepper side dish.
Lemon Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
My new favourite zucchini recipe! These lemon and parmesan air fryer zucchini sticks are packed with flavour and the perfect summer side dish with any meal.
Spicy Hot Honey Roasted Carrots
Elevate any meal with spicy hot honey roasted carrots! An easy yet elegant side for potlucks, dinners, or holiday parties.
Perfect Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
This is how you can make the perfect air fryer frozen vegetables with only 2 minutes of prep! Faster than roasting and just as yummy.
This air fryer eggplant parmesan is lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella cheese and served with fresh basil and marinara sauce. It's the perfect snack or side dish if you're looking to eat more veggies.
Spicy Parmesan Air Fryer Asparagus
The perfect recipe to convert any asparagus hater. All you need is 10 minutes, a bunch of asparagus, a few household spices and an air fryer and you'll have everyone fighting over the the bowl of asparagus at your next family gathering.
Lemon Parmesan Smashed Broccoli
This lemon parmesan smashed broccoli is the ultimate way to convert broccoli haters. It's tasty, healthy and dietitian approved!
These air fryer carrot fries are good enough to convert any cooked carrot hater. All you need are a few simple ingredients and you have an easy vegan side dish or healthy snack to satisfy that salt craving!
Spiced Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower
This air fryer frozen cauliflower has never been tastier, quicker, and more affordable. With an easy garlic aioli, it makes for a yummy stuffed peppers side dish or snack.
Cheesy Garlic Frozen Roasted Green Beans
My frozen roasted green beans are the tastiest veggie side to pair with stuffed peppers. Super easy, minimal prep, and affordable.
A flavourful twist on a classic side dish! These Moroccan carrots are made with warm comforting spices and drizzled with a vinagrette for the perfect veggie-side everyone will love!
Coleslaw
A budget-friendly side dish option and a great way to add additional vegetables to your stuffed pepper plate!
This easy Asian-inspired ramen coleslaw is packed with flavor and can be made in less than ten minutes! Tangy, crunchy, and perfect for any gathering.
Potato Side Dishes
You can't beat a good potato-based side dish! From garlic parmesan sweet potatoes to cheesy smashed potatoes, these are all great options!
Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These air fryer baby potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside! An easy oil-free healthy side; gluten-free, vegan, & paleo.
Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
My air fryer sweet potato wedges are crispy and garlicky with a hint of savory parm. Ready in 20 minutes, it's the easiest side to any main!
Salty, addictive and way crispier than oven baked. These air fryer diced potatoes are the easiest side for any protein or veggie.
My cheesy smashed potatoes are the BEST way to enjoy potatoes. Both super crispy and delightfully cheesy, you'll be going back for seconds (or thirds!).
Rice and Grains
This easy Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker for a foolproof recipe. The lime juice and fresh cilantro, gives it a refreshing flavor.
Curried couscous vegan salad is an easy, healthy, plant-based recipe for meal-prep. Tossed in a tahini curry sauce, it's full of flavor and nutrients.
Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice
This one pan broccoli and cauliflower rice is the easiest stuffed pepper side dish that's packed with fibre, colour and flavour, it's sure to impress even the pickiest eater at the table.
Chickpea Feta Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Chickpea feta cucumber salad is fresh, herby and a refreshing side or light lunch for summer. Rich in colour, flavour and nutrients!
See you in the kitchen!
PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make any of these stuffed pepper sides, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!
Nicole Addison says
More than 25 of my FAVOURITE easy side dishes! I'm sure you will find at least one to pair perfectly with stuffed peppers for an easy dinner!