Looking for what to make with Stuffed Peppers? Check out our favorite stuffed pepper side dishes, including easy veggies, potatoes 3 ways, and vibrant salads.
Stuffed Bell Peppers are one of our favorite weeknight meals and we are always experimenting with different sides to pair with it. Below we've rounded up 15 dishes that pair deliciously with stuffed bell peppers so you know exactly what to make next time you make stuffed peppers.
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1. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake will add a delicious umami crunch to your Stuffed Bell Pepper dinner. This recipe is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into small servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad.
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2. Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin)
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash is a healthy, delicious side featuring Japanese pumpkin, warm maple syrup, and toasted pecans. It only takes 45 minutes to prepare this great addition to any weeknight meal or holiday dinner.
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3. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and goes perfectly with a cozy bowl of chili or or Stuffed Bell Peppers.
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4. Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine is a healthy, gluten-free side that is loaded with rich flavor and comes together in under 20 minutes. These buttery mushrooms call for just mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and white wine.
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5. 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini
Sautéed Broccolini is a tender, nutrient-rich version of broccoli that goes well with everything and takes just a few minutes to make. Simply cook the broccolini in olive oil then toss it with red chili flakes, garlic, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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6. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with Stuffed Bell Peppers. All you need are waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this one-pan side dish.
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7. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a hearty, healthy salad that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including sharp goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. It only takes 25 minutes to make this rich salad as a Stuffed Pepper side or appetizer.
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8. Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake are a bright and tasty side. The lemon juice brightens the fresh green beans, while the furikake adds a unique umami flavor. If you are looking for a quick, healthy side dish to impress with Stuffed Bell Peppers, this is the perfect recipe for you.
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9. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is a flavor-packed yet approachable side. Not only is it rich and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and cooks in the oven while you prepare the Stuffed Peppers.
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10. Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are decadent and perfectly creamy. They feature homemade miso butter, garlic, and sage and go perfectly with gravy or au jus. Add these crowd-pleaser potatoes to your Stuffed Bell Peppers to impress!
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11. Vegetable Wild Rice
Vegetable Wild Rice
Vegetable Wild Rice is a versatile and easy weeknight side. It features scrumptious vegetables, a wild rice blend, hearty broth, and herbs for seasoning. Enjoy this wild rice beside Stuffed Bell Peppers or use it as stuffing.
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12. Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts are seasoned and covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. The combination is rich and hearty.
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13. Peach Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Burrata
Peach Arugula Salad
Peach Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Burrata is a sweet and savory salad that tastes like Italy in the summertime. The ripe sweet peaches and heirloom tomatoes complement the savory prosciutto and burrata. It only takes 10 minutes to assemble and goes well with a glass of white wine.
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14. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are sweet, spicy, and will add a little kick to your Stuffed Pepper dinner or whet your palate as a zesty appetizer. They only take 15 minutes to make and are loaded with umami flavor!
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15. Parmesan Truffle Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries with Truffle Aioli combine 3 of the best foods: cheese, truffles, and French fries! The sharp parmigiano-Reggiano, robust truffle oil, crispy potatoes, and creamy aioli are a mouthwatering combination that pairs deliciously with Stuffed Peppers.
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15 Best Side Dishes for Stuffed Peppers
Looking for what to make with Stuffed Peppers? Check out our favorite stuffed pepper side dishes, including easy veggies, potatoes 3 ways, and vibrant salads.
Servings: 2
Calories: 14kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon water
- parmigiano Reggiano grated, optional
- lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Prepare the broccolini - Trim a half-inch off the bottom of the broccolini stems.1 bunch broccolini
- Prepare garlic - Use the side of your knife to slightly crush the whole garlic cloves. Crushing the garlic releases the garlic oil into the cooking oil. Leaving the garlic whole prevents the clove from burning.2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoon olive oil
- Cook garlic and broccolini - Add oil and garlic cloves to a skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add broccolini and sauté for 5 minutes, turning the broccolini over with tongs halfway through. The broccolini will turn bright green and some of the florets become charred.
- Season and steam - Use tongs to remove the garlic. Toss broccolini with salt and optional black pepper or red pepper flakes. Add the water, cover with a lid, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon water
- Serve - Serve immediately with lemon wedges and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.parmigiano Reggiano, lemon wedges
Notes
Storage
- Store leftover garlic broccolini in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Broccolini doesn't stand up well to freezing. To reheat leftovers in the oven, heat oven to 350 degrees F and place the broccolini on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- To heat the broccolini on the stovetop, add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet on low-medium heat. Place the broccolini in a single layer in the skillet and cook until warm, or about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook in a single layer - Cook broccolini in a single layer on the pan so the vegetables cook evenly and do not get soggy.
- Season well - Generously season broccoletti with olive oil, kosher or sea salt, pepper, and red pepper. This recipe is very versatile and flexible, so you can season with your favorite spices too!
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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