And then there are Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers, which are even easier to make. Especially as there’s no need to sauté your onions because the Instant Pot will handle all of that work for you. Pressure cooker stuffed peppers are the perfect solution if you’re in a pinch and want a comforting meal fast. Did I mention this recipe is quick? And I mean quick. That’s what I love about the Instant Pot. A typical recipe for stuffed bell peppers can take over an hour in the oven. Your Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers, on the other hand, will be on your plate in less than half that time.
This easy stuffed bell peppers recipe is great because it uses a lot of what you have in your pantry already or can be made from leftover ingredients from another recipe. They’re also great to make ahead and keep well in the fridge to enjoy for lunch over the next 2 days. Are you sold yet?
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Tools
You can have these Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers that are jam-packed with flavour in less than 20 mins. Gather your ingredients and I’ll show you how….. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, check out my disclosure. Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
8 qt Instant Pot.
I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size. Cutting board. Trivet. Tongs. Measuring jugs or cups. Measuring teaspoons. Bowls with covers.
For storing your leftover food.
How to Make Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
Step 1. Combine mince, half shredded mozzarella, rice, a quarter of the tomato sauce, egg, spring onion, herbs, garlic, paprika, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Step 2. Prick the base of the peppers with a fork and fill with seasoned meat mixture Step 3. Pour the water into the Instant Pot Insert and place a trivet into the Instant Pot. Step 4. Place the peppers on the trivet so they are standing upright and cover the peppers with the remaining tomato sauce. Step 5. Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to ‘sealing,’ select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 10 mins. Step 6. When done allow the pot to undergo natural pressure release, open and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the peppers, and cover the Instant Pot (but not seal) and let stand for 2-3 mins until the cheese melts.
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers Tips
You can use any fresh bell pepper for stuffed peppers. Colour of the pepper doesn’t matter. There are some differences in the different bell peppers and I prefer the red bell pepper for its nutritional value and light sweetness. You can substitute a lot of ingredients. Stuffed peppers exist in a lot of cuisines all over the world and work well with many different spices. You can also swap out the rice for more protein or veggies to make low carb. Use a lean meat mince. Using a lean meat like turkey mince will prevent your stuffed peppers from becoming too greasy in the Instant Pot. You can use a pan with holes to help drain the liquid from the stuffed peppers. But no worries if you don’t have a pan with holes. You can drain later.
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice
You can certainly make Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers with brown rice. Plenty of extra fibre if you do so. Simply swap the white cooked rice for some brown cooked rice.
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa
Prefer a grain-free version, then why not try making Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers with quinoa instead of rice?
What to Serve with this Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
The Easy Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe is actually a complete meal in itself. However, if you have some very hungry guests or want some extra sides to go with these then why not serve them with some of the recipes below. Garlic Green Beans. Baked Tomatoes. Instant Pot Broccoli. Sesame Spinach Salad.
What’s the Difference in Bell Pepper Colours?
Bell peppers can add a rainbow of colour to any recipe requiring peppers but there is a difference. Red and yellow peppers are peppers that have been allowed to ripen. Red bell peppers are the ripest with yellow being somewhere in the middle. And because green bell peppers can be harvested and sold sooner, they’re typically cheaper at the market. The riper the bell pepper, the more nutritional value there is. If you’re looking to add a bit of Vitamin C to your diet, choose the red bell pepper which has the most out of all the bell peppers.
Are Bell Peppers Spicy?
Nooooope. Even though bell peppers are in the capsicum family the bell peppers have zero capsaicin. These stuffed peppers won’t set your mouth ablaze.
Weight Watchers Points in Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
There are 5 Freestyle points in each serving of these pressure cooker stuffed peppers.
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