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Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers offer familiar flavors with a unique twist in every bite. Plus, EatingWell readers have rated them with 4 stars and above, so you know they’re bound to impress! Stock up on some peppers during your next grocery run and try options like our Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers and Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers for a hearty meal you’ll make again and again!

01of 15Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed PeppersRachel MarekMounding a classic Philly cheesesteak mixture in a colorful bell pepper and melting cheese on top is an easy way to skip the bread and cut the carbs.View Recipe

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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Rachel Marek

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Mounding a classic Philly cheesesteak mixture in a colorful bell pepper and melting cheese on top is an easy way to skip the bread and cut the carbs.

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02of 15Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed PeppersSwapping white rice for cauliflower “rice” makes for a lower-calorie, lower-carb alternative to traditional stuffed peppers. The riced cauliflower is hearty and won’t turn to mush during baking.View Recipe

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Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers

Overhead view of a baking dish of Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers recipe

Swapping white rice for cauliflower “rice” makes for a lower-calorie, lower-carb alternative to traditional stuffed peppers. The riced cauliflower is hearty and won’t turn to mush during baking.

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Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

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Chicken-&-Rice-Stuffed Peppers & Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst

Chicken-&-Rice-Stuffed Peppers with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

05of 15Chicken Parmesan & Quinoa Stuffed PeppersChicken Parm gets a fun low-carb and gluten-free twist with these cheesy stuffed peppers with chicken and quinoa. Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that’s easy to prep too.View Recipe

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Chicken Parmesan & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Chicken Parm gets a fun low-carb and gluten-free twist with these cheesy stuffed peppers with chicken and quinoa. Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that’s easy to prep too.

06of 15Fajita-Inspired Chicken-Stuffed PeppersPhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThese chicken-stuffed peppers feature a delicious blend of savory ingredients that closely resemble the flavors of chicken fajitas. The chicken and bean filling fits neatly into a nice, sweet pepper with a cheesy topping.View Recipe

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Fajita-Inspired Chicken-Stuffed Peppers

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Fajita-Inspired Chicken Stuffed Peppers

These chicken-stuffed peppers feature a delicious blend of savory ingredients that closely resemble the flavors of chicken fajitas. The chicken and bean filling fits neatly into a nice, sweet pepper with a cheesy topping.

07of 15Buffalo Chicken Stuffed PeppersPhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThese healthy Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor. The heat from the hot sauce, the tang from the yogurt and the perfectly crisp-tender bell pepper all come together perfectly in this easy low-carb dinner.View Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

These healthy Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor. The heat from the hot sauce, the tang from the yogurt and the perfectly crisp-tender bell pepper all come together perfectly in this easy low-carb dinner.

08of 15Jambalaya Stuffed PeppersIn these healthy stuffed peppers, a delicious jambalaya filling of chicken and Cajun spices gets baked inside of bell peppers. Traditional jambalaya is made with green bell peppers, but you can use green, yellow or orange peppers (or a mix) for this dish.View Recipe

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Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers

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In these healthy stuffed peppers, a delicious jambalaya filling of chicken and Cajun spices gets baked inside of bell peppers. Traditional jambalaya is made with green bell peppers, but you can use green, yellow or orange peppers (or a mix) for this dish.

09of 15Stuffed Banana PeppersPhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth BlackburnThese stuffed banana peppers are filled with spicy sausage, tender spinach and Pecorino Romano cheese, with zippy chopped hot cherry peppers to sharpen the flavor. A layer of tomato sauce at the bottom adds a hint of sweetness. If you want to tame the heat, use sweet Italian turkey sausage in place of hot.View Recipe

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Stuffed Banana Peppers

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Stuffed Banana Peppers

These stuffed banana peppers are filled with spicy sausage, tender spinach and Pecorino Romano cheese, with zippy chopped hot cherry peppers to sharpen the flavor. A layer of tomato sauce at the bottom adds a hint of sweetness. If you want to tame the heat, use sweet Italian turkey sausage in place of hot.

10of 15Shrimp-&-Grits-Stuffed PeppersShrimp and grits are stuffed inside bell peppers and baked in this healthy stuffed peppers recipe. Add the optional hot sauce if you want to give the filling some kick.View Recipe

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Shrimp-&-Grits-Stuffed Peppers

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Shrimp and grits are stuffed inside bell peppers and baked in this healthy stuffed peppers recipe. Add the optional hot sauce if you want to give the filling some kick.

11of 15Slow-Cooker Black Bean & Brown Rice Stuffed PeppersPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyFew dishes smell better as they cook than these cheesy brown-rice-stuffed peppers simmering gently in a pool of cinnamon- and clove-spiced tomato sauce. If you want to try a different whole grain, swap out the rice for millet. The peppers are fragile after cooking, so use tongs to gently remove them from the slow cooker.View Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Black Bean & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

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Few dishes smell better as they cook than these cheesy brown-rice-stuffed peppers simmering gently in a pool of cinnamon- and clove-spiced tomato sauce. If you want to try a different whole grain, swap out the rice for millet. The peppers are fragile after cooking, so use tongs to gently remove them from the slow cooker.

12of 15Turkey Enchilada Poblano PeppersIn this healthy take on turkey enchiladas, we stuff everything into a roasted poblano pepper shell rather than tortillas to pack an extra serving of veggies into this meal. If you can’t find poblano peppers, you can substitute green bell peppers instead.View Recipe

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Turkey Enchilada Poblano Peppers

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In this healthy take on turkey enchiladas, we stuff everything into a roasted poblano pepper shell rather than tortillas to pack an extra serving of veggies into this meal. If you can’t find poblano peppers, you can substitute green bell peppers instead.

13of 15Cheesy Egg Stuffed PeppersBake up omelets in a pepper for a healthy, veggie-packed breakfast. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a cheesy egg filling with all the fixings of a classic Denver omelet. If you’re cooking for a crowd, this recipe is easy to double.View Recipe

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Cheesy Egg Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy Egg-Stuffed Peppers

Bake up omelets in a pepper for a healthy, veggie-packed breakfast. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a cheesy egg filling with all the fixings of a classic Denver omelet. If you’re cooking for a crowd, this recipe is easy to double.

14of 15Ground Turkey Stuffed PeppersLean ground turkey makes a moist, low-fat substitute for the ground beef that’s usually found in stuffed pepper filling. To add a nutty flavor and boost the nutrition even further, we call for cooked brown rice, but this recipe will also work with white rice.View Recipe

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Lean ground turkey makes a moist, low-fat substitute for the ground beef that’s usually found in stuffed pepper filling. To add a nutty flavor and boost the nutrition even further, we call for cooked brown rice, but this recipe will also work with white rice.

15of 15Stuffed PeppersPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterWith a flavorful tomato sauce and savory beef-rice filling, these stuffed peppers will appeal to the whole family. Look for peppers that are the same size for uniformity, which will make filling them easier. Chopping the tops of the peppers and using them in the stuffing mixture minimizes food waste.View Recipe

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Stuffed Peppers

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

overhead view of melted cheese topped stuffed bell peppers in a dish

With a flavorful tomato sauce and savory beef-rice filling, these stuffed peppers will appeal to the whole family. Look for peppers that are the same size for uniformity, which will make filling them easier. Chopping the tops of the peppers and using them in the stuffing mixture minimizes food waste.

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