If you think veggies are boring, get ready to change your mind with these stuffed vegetable recipes. These dishes pack a punch and make veggies the star of the show, making it perfect for summer. Looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive party appetizer? You’ll find something for everyone here. Stuffing veggies is a great way to add flavor and fun to your meals.
Bruschetta Stuffed Zucchini
A simple bruschetta mix is stuffed into zucchini boats and topped with buttery herb breadcrumbs, making it a great light appetizer for summer.
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Baby Eggplants
Roasted baby eggplants are filled with goat cheese, honey, balsamic vinegar, and parsley. They are perfect for a party appetizer.
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Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are filled with goat cheese, crème fraîche, and thyme, and topped with garlic butter breadcrumbs. This makes a great side dish for late summer.
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Stuffed Round Zucchini
Round zucchini is perfect for stuffing and baking, creating a healthy and tasty side dish for the late summer season.
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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant
This easy stuffed eggplant with chicken and cheddar cheese makes a great dinner that everyone will love and can be ready in 30 minutes.
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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Poblano peppers are stuffed with chicken, melted cheese, black beans, and Mexican spices, creating a great comfort food with a bit of a kick.
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Creamy Turkey Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Ground turkey, creamy garlic cheese, spinach, onions, and roasted red peppers are stuffed into portobello mushrooms, making a tasty and hearty dinner.
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Grilled Stuffed Avocados
Grilled avocados are stuffed with Asian marinated steak, red peppers, grilled corn, and scallions. Serve with rice for a great summer meal.
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Lentil Stuffed Eggplant
Hearty eggplant is stuffed with brown lentils, tomatoes, shallots, and greens. You can top it with goat cheese for a creamy bite or leave it off for a vegan option.
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Mexican Stuffed Onions
Onions are filled with couscous, chicken, salsa, cilantro, and lots of cheese, making dinner more interesting and fun.
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Stuffed Tomatoes
Fresh and light, these tomatoes are loaded with rice, sautéed shallots and garlic, lemon, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and herbs. They are perfect as a main meal or side dish.
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Easy Sausage and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
These mushrooms are stuffed with sausage and cream cheese, making a great appetizer that is quick to make and tastes amazing.
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Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup
This traditional Southeast Asian soup is made with bitter melon or cucumber, stuffed with plant-based meat, and simmered in a flavorful broth.
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab
Crab-stuffed mushrooms make a perfect appetizer or side dish for your next holiday gathering.
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Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground turkey, quinoa, feta cheese, and vegetables, creating a nutritious and filling weeknight dinner.
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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are stuffed with pesto chicken, making a great meal for busy weeknights. You can prep the chicken ahead to save even more time.
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Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
These easy mushrooms are stuffed with Boursin cheese, making them a simple side dish or appetizer.
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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are stuffed with turkey taco filling, creating a nutritious and filling dinner the whole family will love.
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Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers are stuffed with a creamy tuna salad and cheese, making a great low-carb and gluten-free meal option.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa
Acorn squash is stuffed with quinoa and cranberries, packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making it perfect for dinner or a holiday meal.
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Stuffed Carnival Squash
Roasted carnival squash is filled with mushrooms, leek, garlic, apple, chestnuts, and wild rice, creating a hearty main course for fall and winter.
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Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Chimichurri Rice and Chorizo
Poblano peppers are stuffed with chimichurri rice and chorizo, adding some kick to your stuffed veggie game.
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Italian Stuffed Eggplant Boats
Traditional Sicilian eggplant boats with tomato, garlic, basil, and Parmigiano, bursting with classic Italian flavors.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is stuffed with chicken, broccoli, and a cheesy filling, creating a comforting and healthy dinner option.
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Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joe mix is stuffed into sweet potatoes, creating a comforting and nourishing dish that is budget-friendly too.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
