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Pepper Filled Main Course Ideas

Pepper filled main courses are a delightful twist on traditional dishes, where bell peppers or other varieties of peppers are stuffed with flavorful ingredients to create a satisfying and nutritious meal. This concept allows for endless creativity in combining various fillings with the crunchy sweetness of peppers, making it an exciting experience for both cooks and diners.

Stuffed Pepper Delights​

Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers​

For this recipe, you'll need 4 large bell peppers, any color, which will serve as the outer shells. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut off the tops of the peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and place them in a baking dish.

  • Fill each pepper with a mixture of ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and some seasonings like paprika and salt. Make sure to fill them generously but not too tightly.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Veggie Delight Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and can be a great option for those looking for a lighter meal.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mix of sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and chopped tomatoes. You can also add some cheese or breadcrumbs to hold everything together.
  • Place them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes before removing the foil and continuing to bake until the peppers are tender.

Seafood Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe is ideal for seafood lovers.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of shrimp, crab meat, chopped onions, garlic, and some breadcrumbs. Add some cheese or lemon juice to taste.
  • Bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is cooked through.

Meatball Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe combines two Italian favorites: peppers and meatballs.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, chopped onions, and some grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Place them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes before removing the foil and continuing to bake until the peppers are tender.

Chickpea Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe is perfect for vegetarians who want something different from the usual veggie mix.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of chickpeas, chopped onions, garlic, cumin, and some shredded cheese.
  • Bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is cooked through.

Breakfast Stuffed Peppers​

Why not have breakfast for dinner with stuffed peppers?

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and some chopped onions.
  • Bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is cooked through.

Sausage Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe combines Italian sausage with peppers for a hearty meal.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of cooked Italian sausage, marinara sauce, chopped onions, and some grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Place them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes before removing the foil and continuing to bake until the peppers are tender.

Greek Stuffed Peppers​

This recipe brings Greece to your table with stuffed peppers filled with feta cheese and olives.

  • Fill bell peppers with a mixture of crumbled feta cheese, chopped kalamata olives, some chopped onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is cooked through.