Unofficial Slimming World stuffed peppers – Healthy recipe
I absolutely love stuffed peppers. I am not sure why but they really just make me smile. I used to love them covered in cheese sauce but a healthier version is here. If you follow Slimming World, Weight Watchers (WW), Noom or any other weight loss plan you can usually count this easily within your allowances.

Just Average Jen is an independent blog not connected with any weight loss plan. Please check nutritional values and/or syns yourself.
All my recipes include vegetables where possible but do feel free to add more as an accompaniment when you can. Always choose vegetables that you enjoy because otherwise you will begrudge eating them and are more likely to before long stop cooking them at all.
Trying vegetables cooked differently or with herbs and spices can make them a little more exciting too.

Making these unofficial Slimming World stuffed peppers on a budget
These are really easy to make and as rice is so cheap it is a great budget meal to make. Perfect served with salad or anything you need to use up really!
I try to ensure all of the recipes I make are accessible to everyone. By this, I mean that they do not use obscure hard-to-find ingredients. I also believe that recipes should use as few ingredients as possible and avoid expensive ingredients. We would all much rather spend money on holidays than on expensive ingredients wouldn’t we?
Buying herbs and spices in bulk is something I really recommend. It can save a lot of money in the long term but also mean you never run out! I find putting them on Amazon subscribe and save helps too!

Enjoying these stuffed peppers on Slimming World
If you follow Slimming World the ingredients in this recipe are all, I believe, classed as free foods so you shouldn’t need to use any syns.
With other weight loss plans, you may need to count points, carbs or calories so do check how this recipe fits with your plan.

Other vegetables to try stuffing
Now you have tried stuffing peppers with a variety of fillings, but have you ever considered using other vegetables to stuff? There are so many options available that are just as delicious and versatile as peppers!
For starters, zucchini boats are a fun and easy alternative. You can also stuff mushrooms, eggplants, and even tomatoes with delicious combinations of meats, cheeses, grains, and herbs.
The options are endless! Not only do these stuffed veggies make for great appetizers or main courses, but they can also help increase your daily vegetable intake.
So why not add some variety to your recipe rotation and try stuffing a different vegetable? You may just discover a new favourite dish.
More recipes you may enjoy
If you don’t fancy this but would like another recipe with rice check out my huge selection of rice recipes here and check out my tips for cooking the perfect rice! Have you tried my recipe using rice making similar stuffed peppers in the slow cooker yet?
If you are vegetarian or want to eat more vegetarian or plant-based meals I have a full list of vegetarian and vegan recipes.
If you are looking for more summer recipes for healthy meals then I have a great selection of summer recipes or for recipes specifically perfect for picnics check out this picnic roundup.
Fancy 4 weeks of healthy lunches already planned out for you? Check this lunch plan out.


Healthy stuffed peppers recipe
- Prep Time: 20 MInutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 Portions 1x
- Category: Main meal
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
These stuffed peppers are perfect for all the family to enjoy.
Ingredients
2 red peppers
2 Yellow or orange peppers
100g dried long grain rice
400g can of red kidney beans in chilli sauce
2 tomatoes, deseeded and roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
100g mushrooms, roughly chopped
Grated cheese to taste – if using remember to weigh this if following a weight loss plan.
Instructions
Cook rice according to packet instructions then drain and allow to cool.
Cut the peppers in half lengthways leaving the stalk in.
Fry the mushrooms and onions for about 4 minutes then add the kidney beans in sace and tomatoes and cook for a further 6 minutes.
Stir the cooled rice in with the bean mixture and mix well.
Place peppers on a baking tray and stuff with the rice mixture. Ensure it is packed in well.
Sprinkle with cheese if using.
Cook on 200°c for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Mixed rice works well in this, with wild rice and the usual white rice
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Porton
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 10.1 g
- Sodium: 221.4 mg
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57.2 g
- Protein: 13.2 g

I was lost what to make for lunch the other day, but this really met my needs. Easy to make but so tasty. Loved the slight crunchiness of the rice at the top.
Love these in the summer