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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Bell peppershave a reputation for being incredibly versatile. From stuffed peppers to salads, you can find the tasty veggie prepared in many different ways. That’s why we decided to round up our best recipes featuring red, orange, yellow or green bell peppers. These are fan-favorites, each recipe having earned four- and five-star reviews from EatingWell readers. You’ll want to try options like our Stuffed Pepper Casserole or Bell Pepper & Feta Chickpea Salad to add some fresh flavor to your menu.
01of 25Stuffed Pepper CasserolePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia BaylessYou won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.View Recipe
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless
You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.
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02of 253-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg CupsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterRequiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.
03of 25Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan VegetablesSonia BozzoGive your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.View Recipe
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Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables
Sonia Bozzo
Give your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.
04of 25Bell Pepper & Feta Chickpea SaladPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnellyThis easy no-cook chickpea salad comes together quickly, making it the perfect choice on busy days. Red-wine vinegar brightens the dish, while feta adds a tangy, slightly salty flavor.View Recipe
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Bell Pepper & Feta Chickpea Salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
This easy no-cook chickpea salad comes together quickly, making it the perfect choice on busy days. Red-wine vinegar brightens the dish, while feta adds a tangy, slightly salty flavor.
05of 25Philly 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
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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Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
07of 25Chicken Cutlets with Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper SauceServe these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.View Recipe
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Chicken Cutlets with Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Serve these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
08of 25Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita BowlsSkip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans. The chicken, beans and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans. The chicken, beans and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.
09of 25Chicken 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
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.
10of 25Marinated Grilled Vegetable KebabsTender vegetables soak up this tangy marinade and turn delicately smoky and tender on a hot grill. These kebabs make a wonderful side dish with grilled meats or fish.View Recipe
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Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs
Tender vegetables soak up this tangy marinade and turn delicately smoky and tender on a hot grill. These kebabs make a wonderful side dish with grilled meats or fish.
11of 25Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” BowlThis aromatic cauliflower rice bowl comes together in minutes and is a simple meal for one. Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb content—and makes for quicker prep.View Recipe
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Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” Bowl
This aromatic cauliflower rice bowl comes together in minutes and is a simple meal for one. Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb content—and makes for quicker prep.
12of 25"Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado SalsaColorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this veggie-packed version of egg in a hole. Top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.View Recipe
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“Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa
Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this veggie-packed version of egg in a hole. Top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.
13of 25Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with PestoYour co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice. Put together 4 lunches when you have time and you will have tasty, veggie-packed meals for days.View Recipe
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Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto
Your co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice. Put together 4 lunches when you have time and you will have tasty, veggie-packed meals for days.
14of 25Simple Grilled Salmon & VegetablesGrilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces.View Recipe
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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables
Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces.
15of 25Sheet-Pan RatatouilleRatatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables.
16of 25Parmesan & Vegetable Muffin-Tin OmeletsThese simple veggie muffin-tin “omelets” are easy to make in the morning—or mix up the batter the night before. They’re perfect for company or to take for an easy breakfast on the go.View Recipe
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Parmesan & Vegetable Muffin-Tin Omelets
These simple veggie muffin-tin “omelets” are easy to make in the morning—or mix up the batter the night before. They’re perfect for company or to take for an easy breakfast on the go.
17of 25High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessMake this grab-and-go Tex-Mex–inspired soup when you have leftover chicken, or use rotisserie chicken for this easy meal-prep soup. The frozen pepper-onion mix adds flavor and saves time in the kitchen, while the black beans add fiber and protein.View Recipe
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High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Make this grab-and-go Tex-Mex–inspired soup when you have leftover chicken, or use rotisserie chicken for this easy meal-prep soup. The frozen pepper-onion mix adds flavor and saves time in the kitchen, while the black beans add fiber and protein.
18of 25Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango SalsaThis bright and flavorful chicken and rice is great for meal prep. Divide the salsa, rice and chicken among 4 food-storage containers and you’ve got 4 days of ready-made meals in your fridge.View Recipe
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Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa
This bright and flavorful chicken and rice is great for meal prep. Divide the salsa, rice and chicken among 4 food-storage containers and you’ve got 4 days of ready-made meals in your fridge.
19of 25Chicken & Veggie QuesadillaThese easy quesadillas are filled with hearty veggies like peppers and zucchini. You can use canned cooked chicken to save time, or use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it.View Recipe
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Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla
These easy quesadillas are filled with hearty veggies like peppers and zucchini. You can use canned cooked chicken to save time, or use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it.
20of 25Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & PeppersThis tasty stir-fry contains a colorful combination of carrot, red bell pepper, corn and romaine lettuce.View Recipe
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Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & Peppers
This tasty stir-fry contains a colorful combination of carrot, red bell pepper, corn and romaine lettuce.
21of 25Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & OnionsCook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.View Recipe
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Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & Onions
Cook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.
22of 25Southwest Breakfast SkilletCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDNOne skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.View Recipe
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Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
One skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
23of 25Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled VegetablesThis dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.View Recipe
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Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables
This dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.
24of 25Sheet-Pan Baked Feta with Bell Peppers & ChickpeasPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis vegetarian sheet-pan dinner features briny feta cheese, chickpeas and vegetables all roasted on a single baking sheet for easy cleanup.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This vegetarian sheet-pan dinner features briny feta cheese, chickpeas and vegetables all roasted on a single baking sheet for easy cleanup.
25of 25Rainbow FrittataThis delicious frittata is loaded with heart-healthy, omega-3-enriched eggs and a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of Sriracha.View Recipe
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Rainbow Frittata
This delicious frittata is loaded with heart-healthy, omega-3-enriched eggs and a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of Sriracha.
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