Stuffed peppers, whether meat-based or vegetarian, make a flavorfully divine dinner– what’s better than being able to pack yummy ingredients such as rice, ground beef, and cheese into a doubly delicious vegetable?
Next time you make stuffed peppers, you may be wondering what to serve with stuffed red pepper to tie the meal together. Rather than sticking with your basic braised vegetable, why not try something light and refreshing?
If you love stuffed peppers, read below for tasty side dish recipes perfect for whipping up next to your stuffed pepper dinner.
Best Side Dishes To Serve With Stuffed Peppers
1. Greek Side Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Of course, it makes sense to start with a simple side salad; salad pairs well with almost any main dish, so it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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A Greek salad is insanely easy to make – no cooking required! It’s also healthy; feta cheese, olives, and olive oil all contain healthy fats, which are great for boasting youthful skin and keeping your brain healthy.
Greek salad can be put together in advance, meaning you’ll be ready to serve dinner stress-free as soon as your stuffed bell peppers come out of the oven.
Try this deliciously easy Greek salad recipe as a side for your next stuffed pepper dish.
2. Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Add a little salty, crispy deliciousness aside from your savory stuffed peppers with sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes in any form make perfect side dishes, but we love these fries mostly because of their versatility.
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If you want a sweet potato side with the added saltiness of regular fries, minus the guilt, sweet potato fries are a perfect choice!
You might think that you can’t reheat fries of any kind, but think again. Use your air fryer to reheat these with ease, and they’ll come out tasting like you just took them out of the oven.
Try this sweet potato fries recipe on the side of your delicious stuffed peppers.
3. Asian Ramen Slaw
If you like coleslaw, you’ll love this Asian twist on the classic side dish. It’s just like your traditional slaw, with a sweet-and-spicy tang that’s perfect (and also far from boring) for serving up alongside your stuffed peppers.
What makes this dish incredible is that it takes only 10 minutes to put together, this slaw can be stored in the fridge, and you can enjoy it for up to a week, no reheating required!
Try this Asian ramen slaw recipe for a crunchy tang to perfectly complement any stuffed pepper recipe.
4. Moroccan Roasted Carrots
Oven-roasted carrots: pretty much an expected side at this point, but have you tried Moroccan roasted carrots?
Adding flavorful turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon to a traditional roasted carrot will provide your taste buds with a blast of spice– a delicious way to complement stuffed peppers.
Add a pinch of Moroccan culture alongside your stuffed peppers with the following Moroccan roasted carrot side dish recipe. This recipe is an absolute breeze, as it can be reheated in the oven in a pinch for an easy leftover dinner.
5. Sesame-Dressed Green Beans
Add a little crunch alongside your favorite stuffed pepper dish with green beans! Hold on, though: before you throw those beans in the microwave for your traditional (and possibly a little boring) green bean side, you’ll want to take a look at these sesame-dressed green beans.
This is not your everyday green bean recipe; this is green beans with an Asian flair. Throw soy sauce, mirin, and sesame seeds in the mix for a saucy veggie side dish!
For easy reheating, you can toss these in the microwave on day two, no problem.
Try this recipe for sesame-dressed green beans next time you serve up stuffed peppers.
6. Garlicky Sauteed Spinach
When you think sauteed spinach, you might think slimy and flavorless, but not with this peppy side. Savory garlic will give perfectly cooked crispy sauteed spinach the punch it needs to complement stuffed peppers flavorfully.
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We particularly love this garlic sauteed spinach because it’s such a breeze to make.
So, next time you’re in a rush to throw some healthy greens alongside a bell pepper dinner, whip up some sauteed spinach– it’ll take about fifteen minutes, tops!
This recipe for garlic spinach will taste delicious next to any stuffed bell pepper recipe.
7. Egyptian Style Fried Cauliflower
Want something fried and crispy with your stuffed peppers without the guilt of french fries? Try fried cauliflower instead!
The beauty of this fried cauliflower side dish is that they taste just as rich as a french fry or any other deep-fried side, but they come packed with all of the cauliflower nutrients instead.
This is another dish that can be reheated in an air fryer. They’ll come out tasting as crisp as they did on day one!
Try this Egyptian style fried cauliflower recipe to serve with stuffed bell peppers for a yummy yet healthy side option.
8. Fried Plantains With Avocado Dip
Speaking of fried sides, have you ever tried a fried plantain?
A plantain looks like a large sized banana, and we know what you’re thinking, why would I eat a fried banana as a side?!
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However, fried plantains are actually a common side dish all over Central America, and for a good reason: they’re delicious!
Once again, throw a fried plantain next to your stuffed bell peppers for a crispy, savory side without the guilt of french fries. Reheat these in an air fryer for the first-day crisp on day two, three, or even four.
Try this fried plantain with avocado dip recipe for a healthy way to add a little crisp to your stuffed bell peppers, guilt-free.
9. Whole Grain And Butternut Squash Salad
Add a little sweet and a flavorful, nutrient-dense side salad to your meal next time you prepare stuffed bell peppers with butternut squash and whole-grain mixture.
This is great for those who are tired of the typical green salad but still want a healthy, plant-based side to enjoy at dinner.
Lucky for you, this whole grain and butternut squash side salad are super easy to throw together, giving you more time to enjoy the entire meal! It can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed for a few days after.
We love this whole grain and butternut squash salad recipe for its heart-healthy nutrients and ease of preparation.
10. Bacon Crescent Rolls
If you’d rather go with something a little more indulgent next to your stuffed peppers, a bacon crescent roll is a perfect option!
Yes, you can add bacon to a crescent roll. The buttery dough will pair flavorfully with the succulent crispy bacon.
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You’ll only need two ingredients for this side dish: a bacon package and a tube of crescent roll dough! If you have a toaster oven, you can reheat these in the toaster on day two!
Try this super-simple yet deliciously indulgent bacon crescent roll recipe alongside your stuffed peppers if you’d like a little treat.
