25 Best Sides to Serve with Stuffed Peppers

A slice of garlic bread can make stuffed peppers into a meal, along with a green salad. Use both fresh and powdered garlic for the ultimate homemade garlic bread.

A quick and timeless combination of garlic and butter make this simple skillet of sautéed green beans an instant family favorite. It’s a 15-minute, five-ingredient side dish that pairs perfectly with stuffed peppers.

When it comes to stuffed pepper sides, Caesar salad is a classic pairing. Try whole little gem lettuce leaves rather than chopped romaine to switch things up.

Homemade cheesy breadsticks can be a great shareable appetizer or the perfect accompaniment to stuffed peppers. They also happen to be delightfully easy to make with store-bought pizza dough.

An easy recipe for sautéed Broccolini with garlic and red pepper flakes that's the perfect weeknight side dish.

Packed with juicy tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, and hearty chickpeas, this salad is the perfect side for stuffed peppers.

Our favorite way to enjoy zucchini is when it’s breaded and fried into crisp, golden-brown batons. There’s just something about the crunchy outside contrasting against the tender zucchini center that can’t be beat. Serve it with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

A filling summer salad with crusty bread, juicy tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese — ready in under 30 minutes.

Roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish for any night of the week. We add a little Parmesan and garlic for some serious crave-worthy veggies.

Mash tender Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes with garlic-infused milk and melted butter for the creamiest garlic mashed potatoes.

This satisfying salad is packed with all good things from an Italian antipasto spread like salami, marinated vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and olives.

Cheesy toasted panko breadcrumbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar ensure these green beans are anything but boring.

Air fryer mozzarella sticks are made entirely from kitchen staples, meaning you can have this crispy, gooey side anytime you have stuffed peppers. Serve them with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Juicy summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and jalapeño combine in this simple yet flavor-packed salad. It's extra delicious on a hot sum­mer day when basil and cucumbers are in abundance.

Pizza dough isn’t just for pizza – it’s also the base of these Parmesan- and parsley-studded garlic knots. Try our cheesy garlic knots for an extra-cheesy version.

A simple baby spinach salad filled with fruit, nuts, and cheese that's perfect as a quick side dish for stuffed peppers.

Toss roasted broccoli with Caesar dressing, then shower it with toasted panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate side dish for stuffed peppers.

A pizza place-inspired salad of iceberg lettuce, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, olives, and ricotta salata cheese that's tossed in a bright and tangy lemon caper dressing.

A simple bowl of sautéed Swiss chard is a side dish that pairs perfectly with stuffed peppers. Unlike other leafy greens like kale and mustard greens, Swiss chard is mild and sweet, making it a delicious option for those who are sensitive to the bitterness of other greens.

Move over, croutons: Panko breadcrumbs are the better way to add texture and crunch to salads. The Caesar dressing acts as a glue that helps them cling to every piece of romaine lettuce.

This simple salad — made with thinly sliced red onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar — lets juicy summer tomatoes shine.

This is the ultimate salad: You can prep it in advance, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and it's wildly impressive.

The “Crazy Bread” from Little Caesars tastes like a combination of soft breadsticks and garlic bread. The key to recreating that experience at home lies in the toppings. Brush melted butter all over the warm breadsticks and then finish with grated Parmesan cheese, which will stick to the butter. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

An easy, anchovy-free version of classic Caesar salad, made with hearty kale instead of romaine so it keeps for days in the fridge.

This quick and easy, unfussy arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmesan is perfect with stuffed peppers.