Whether you have a few peppers hanging out in the fridge or your garden is overflowing, these healthy bell pepper recipes will help you turn them into delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, soups, salads, and more.
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Bell peppers are one of those ingredients I like to have on hand. They add so much flavor, color, and crunch to dishes, and they work in just about everything from stuffed peppers to soups, salads, and skillet dinners. Whenever I need inspiration for using up a few extra peppers, these are the recipes I come back to again and again.
xoxo Kori
Must make recipes with bell peppers.
If you're looking for healthy bell pepper recipes that are fresh, satisfying, and easy enough for any night of the week, this collection has you covered.
- They're incredibly versatile. Bell peppers work beautifully in everything from hearty casseroles to crisp salads, comforting soups, and colorful skillet meals.
- They add fresh flavor and nutrition. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness, they're an easy way to make everyday meals a little healthier.
- They're perfect for using up extra peppers. Whether your garden is producing like crazy or you stocked up at the store, these recipes help every pepper find a delicious home.
Stuffed bell pepper recipes.
Bell peppers were practically made for stuffing. These hearty recipes are loaded with flavorful fillings that make dinner both comforting and satisfying.
Stuffed Taco Peppers (Low Carb + High Protein)
Stuffed taco peppers are an easy, high-protein way to enjoy all the flavors of taco night without the extra carbs. Tender bell pepper halves are filled with seasoned ground beef, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheddar for a keto-friendly, low carb dinner that's simple enough for busy weeknights and satisfying enough to become a regular in your rotation.
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Mediterranean Pearl Barley Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian)
Bursting with Mediterranean flavor, these barley stuffed peppers are a wholesome and satisfying option for a meatless lunch or dinner. Filled with nourishing ingredients like chickpeas, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, and fresh herbs, they're as colorful and comforting as they are nutritious.
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Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers Recipe
An easy-to-make cheeseburger stuffed pepper recipe for the whole family. All your favorite hamburger ingredients, including melted cheese and bacon, come together in a perfectly low carb healthier serving that tastes delicious!
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Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (Without Rice)
An easy to make Italian-style recipe that everyone will love. Marinara sauce, sausage, herbs, and melted cheese come together in a perfect healthy serving that tastes delicious! This recipe is keto-friendly, low carb, and gluten-free!
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Hearty skillet recipes.
Need dinner on the table fast? These one-pan meals combine colorful bell peppers with bold flavors for easy weeknight favorites.
Cajun Style Sausage and Peppers with Onions
This sausage peppers and onions recipe is a quick and easy one-pan meal! Sauteed sausage with colorful and tender veggies, and Cajun seasoning, topped with sour cream and cheese - it makes a wonderfully simple weeknight meal! Serve it on its own, wrapped in tortillas, or with rice.
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Chicken Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a 30 minute or less skillet recipe with only 10 ingredients so it's perfect for busy weeknights! From stovetop to oven in one pan, this chicken recipe topped with fresh tomato and basil bruschetta is utterly delicious. A huge hit in our house!
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Veggie Teriyaki Stir Fry
This easy teriyaki veggie stir fry is a fast, flexible, 30-minute meal made with a mix of fresh vegetables and your favorite homemade or store-bought teriyaki sauce. Customize it with your protein of choice-chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame-for a satisfying, healthy dinner that fits your lifestyle. Perfect over jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice, and delicious with a drizzle of yum yum sauce!
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Tofu Stir Fried Rice with Pineapple
This easy vegan tofu fried rice recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to caramelized pineapple, crispy tofu, and colorful veggies tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. Sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes, it's a plant-powered favorite that satisfies every time.
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Casserole recipes with bell peppers.
These cozy casseroles make great family dinners and are a delicious way to enjoy recipes with bell peppers all year long.
Chicken Fajitas Casserole (easy and cheesy!)
This chicken fajita casserole recipe is a super delicious and EASY Mexican recipe - full of all your favorite fajita flavors, but in a cheesy casserole. Yum. Only 8 ingredients and one pan from stovetop to oven. A family favorite!!
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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Low Carb and Keto)
This Philly cheesesteak casserole has all your favorite flavors in a casserole -tender sirloin steak, bell peppers, broccoli, and cheese sauce - but with an umami twist. Asian-inspired flavor meets Philly comfort food. It's delicious!
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe
This skillet jalapeno popper chicken casserole has all of your favorite popper ingredients - it's creamy and delicious with chicken, sausage, peppers, onion, and ooey-gooey melty cheese! Make it spicy or mild. (p.s. This casserole is gluten-free, low carb, has no sugar added, and it's keto friendly too!)
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Steak Enchiladas Recipe
Flavor-packed carne asada enchiladas with caramelized onions and peppers with chipotle-rubbed flank steak and melted cheeses wrapped in a corn tortilla and smothered in our bold red sauce. These are the best steak enchiladas!
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Salads with bell peppers.
Fresh, crisp bell peppers bring color, crunch, and sweetness to these healthy salads. They're perfect for lunches, cookouts, or easy side dishes.
Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad
This light and crunchy Mediterranean-inspired cucumber bell pepper salad is one of those simple recipes that proves healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. It's fresh, tangy, and totally flexible-great as a side dish, snack, or even a light lunch with a protein boost.
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Greek-style Barley Mediterranean Salad
Fresh, crisp, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this healthy Greek-style barley salad combines tender barley, crunchy vegetables, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a simple homemade Greek dressing. Serve it as a side dish or add your favorite protein for a satisfying meal.
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Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe (Shrimp Louie Salad)
Grilled Shrimp Louie Salad is a super easy light lunch or dinner recipe with only 5 ingredients and less than 15 minutes of prep and cooking time! Use already cooked shrimp instead of grilling for an even quicker meal. This salad is low carb and keto when a sugar free thousand island dressing is used. Enjoy!
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Best Greek Salad Recipe
Fresh, crisp, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this traditional Greek salad combines chopped vegetables, feta, kalamata olives, and a tangy homemade dressing. It's an easy, healthy side dish or light meal.
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Soups and chili recipes.
Bell peppers add flavor to soups and chilis, making every bowl a little heartier and more colorful.
Chicken Fajita Soup (Crockpot Recipe)
This Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup is both easy and delicious - and chock full of flavor, tender chicken, vegetables, and ooey gooey melted cheese! Instant Pot instructions also provided.
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Slow Cooker No Bean Chili Recipe
This Texas-style no bean chili is loaded with two kinds of beef, tomatoes, bold seasonings, and a splash of BBQ sauce for rich, smoky flavor. It's an easy, high-protein slow cooker dinner that's hearty, healthy, and perfect for meal prep.
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Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Soup
A bright, fresh, comforting soup recipe that's made extra delicious with its smoky undertones and a hint of spice. Roast your own peppers or use jarred. Use a plant-based sour cream substitute to make it dairy-free and vegan.
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Sauces and salsa recipes with bell peppers.
From fresh salsa to flavorful sauces, these recipes prove that bell peppers aren't just for the main course.
Recipe for Sweet Pepper Relish
This spicy and sweet pepper relish is an easy homemade condiment made with fresh peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar, and brown sugar. No canning required! Perfect for topping burgers, pork, chicken, fish, hot dogs, and more, it's a simple way to add bold flavor to everyday meals.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce, with ground beef, peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce this delectable recipe is very simple to make in your pressure cooker! This recipe is low carb, sugar-free, and keto-friendly!
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Chipotle Copycat Corn Salsa Recipe
This copycat corn salsa recipe from Chipotle is a wonderful blend of sweet roasted corn, a trio of roasted chile peppers, and tomatoes, with fresh onion, cilantro, and lime. A great addition to most, if not all, of your Mexican-inspired dishes! Roasted chili corn salsa makes a wonderful snack or condiment.
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Mango Peach Salsa
Fresh fruit salsa is so delicious and the perfect compliment to pork, chicken, fish, tacos, and dipping tortilla chips.
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Dill Pickle Salsa
If you love pickles and salsa - marry the two, and you have a fabulous pickle salsa to use as a condiment, dip, or topper for chips, tacos, meats, burgers, hot dogs, and more! This stuff is fresh and tasty.
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Cowboy Caviar Dip
You will love this refreshing, colorful, healthy - and very flavorful cowboy caviar dip! Make it ahead 12 to 24 hours before. It's THE perfect thing to take to your next cookout, potluck, or picnic!
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More recipes made with bell peppers.
Looking for even more meals with bell peppers? These recipes are packed with fresh flavor and are perfect for adding more colorful veggies to your menu.
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Rice
Instant pot chicken fajitas are a tasty and easy-to-make recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. Bonus! Make the Instant Pot Mexican rice recipe with the leftover juices in the pot - so good!
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Easy Pepper Steak in the Instant Pot
A delicious Chinese-style easy-to-make dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights!
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Curry Chicken in the Crockpot
Delicious creamy coconut curry chicken with tender sweet potatoes over rice. Lime juice and cilantro adds a wonderful brightness. Don't skip the browning step - it adds a lot of flavor!
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Whether you're craving cozy comfort food, fresh salads, easy weeknight dinners, or flavorful soups, these healthy bell pepper recipes make it easy to put those colorful peppers to good use. I hope this roundup helps you discover a few new family favorites and inspires you to enjoy bell peppers in delicious new ways!
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