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How To Use Bell Peppers Six Ways + 30+ Bell Pepper Recipes

August 21, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

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This collection of Bell Pepper Recipes shows how to use bell peppers six different ways. Whether they’re red, green, orange, or yellow, bell peppers are very versatile and add sweetness and brightness to lots of recipes.

How To Use Bell Peppers - 16 bell pepper recipes

Bell Peppers are bountiful this time of year, so I try to use them where ever I can. I love using peppers in all different ways:

  • As a Garnish
  • Stuffed with Grains
  • In Salsas
  • In Dips and Sauces
  • In Stir-Fries
  • In Side Dishes

Bell peppers come in all different colors, so whenever I’m looking to add a punch of color in soups, salads, stir-fries, or salsas, I turn to these brightly colored vegetables.

Today, I’m sharing sixteen different recipes that demonstrate how versatile the bell pepper is.

Peppers as a Garnish

Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros) © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cold Asian Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Chicken and Vegetables

Cold Asian Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Asian Fusion Omelette/Fritatta with Dashi Gravy

Asian Fusion Omelette

Peppers Stuffed with Grains

Stuffed Pepper with Quinoa, Grilled Vegetables, Caprese Salad and Pesto

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa, Grilled Vegetables and Pesto Sauce

Millet Stuffed Red Bell Pepper © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Millet, Black Bean Pilaf and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Peppers In Salsas

Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa

Corn Black Bean Avocado Pepper Salsa

Roasted Corn Black Bean Avocado Pepper Salsa

Peppers in Dips and Sauces

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (as a stir-in for this Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup)

Peppers in Stir Fries

Stir-Fry Spicy Kung Pao Chicken with Walnuts

Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

Thai Stir Fry Chicken © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Thai Stir-Fry Chicken with Peppers

Vegetarian Pressed Bean Curd Garlic Scape Stir Fry © Jeanette's Healthy Living

 Vegetarian Five Spice Pressed Tofu Garlic Scape Stir Fry

Wild Rice Stir Fry © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Stir-Fried Vegetarian Wild Rice

 

Peppers in Side Dishes

Eggplant Caponata © Jeanette's Healthy LivingEggplant Caponata

Stir Fry Broccoli and Red Peppers © Jeanette's Healthy LivingStir-Fry Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper

Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Shitake Mushrooms and Peppers

Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy with Mushroom and Peppers

I hope this round up of bell pepper recipes has inspired you to try new and different ways to prepare bell peppers. I’d love to hear how you use bell peppers in your kitchen – just leave a comment below. Thanks!

Today, I’m participating in Food Network’s Summer Fest event where Peppers are being featured. Please be sure to check out what my fellow foodie friends made this week:

Feed Me Phoebe: Spanish-Style Shrimp and Squid Skewers with Red Pepper Sofrito
The Heritage Cook: Poblano Pepper, Corn and Potato “Chowder” Salad
Dishing: Bell Peppers Chutney/ Capsicum Chutney
The Lemon Bowl: Red Pepper Salsa
Weelicious: Bell Pepper Egg Flowers
Dishin & Dishes: Chicken, Poblano, Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Domesticate Me: Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken Sausage and Bell Peppers
Taste With The Eyes: Cheeseburger Bloody Mary with Cherry Peppers and Pickles
Blue Apron Blog: Roadside Noodles with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Broccoli Raab
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Italian Pork Chops with Peppers and Chiles on Buttered Egg Noodles
Red or Green: Green Chile Pork Stew
Devour: Stuffed Peppers 5 Ways
Chez Us: Grilled Eggplant and Carmen Pepper Pizza
Daily*Dishin: Marinated Peppers and Shrimp New Orleans Style
FN Dish: Sensational Stuffed Peppers

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Comments

  1. Lanaia says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:55 am

    These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 21, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Thanks Lanaia, hope you find something fun to make with bell peppers!

      Reply
  2. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I love this round-up of delicious ideas for red peppers! I’m nuts for bell peppers and use them all the time. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 21, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Thanks Georgia – I love adding bell peppers, especially red ones, to salads, stir-fries and just about anything. They always add a punch of color and sweetness.

      Reply
  3. Jane Bonacci, The Heritage Cook says

    August 21, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    This is an amazing collection of ideas, recipes and gorgeous photos!! This is what I call a true pepper celebration Jeanette – brava!!!

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    August 22, 2013 at 7:11 am

    We are BIG bell pepper lovers over here!! (They are one of theboy’s favorite veggies). So I am pretty much bookmarking ALL of these.

    Reply
  5. Carolyn says

    August 22, 2013 at 8:00 am

    What a fantastic collection of recipe. Pinned!

    Reply
  6. Helene D'souza says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Such a useful and healthy collection of capsicum recipes. My favorites are the stuffed once of course. =)

    Reply
  7. cquek says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I am just drooling like crazy over here!

    Reply
  8. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    A really nice collections of bell pepper, perfect. Asian fusion omelet and the walnut dip, oh yumm.

    Reply
  9. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    August 23, 2013 at 10:06 am

    I’m showing my brother this. He loves bell peppers – asks me to put them in everything. He’ll definitely like this post.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 23, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Thanks Russell – I love using peppers in all sorts of dishes…always sneaking them in on my kids 😉

      Reply
  10. TidyMom says

    August 23, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    WOW I can’t wait to try several of these Jeanette!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 24, 2013 at 9:21 am

      Thanks Cheryl – I always have peppers in my fridge!

      Reply
  11. napafarmhouse1885/diane says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    these all looks and sound delicious! i think i need to try each one 🙂

    Reply
  12. EA-The Spicy RD says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:11 am

    Great post and bell pepper recipe round-up! I have been eating a lot more bell peppers than usual this summer, and I love all this delicious inspiration!

    Reply
  13. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    So many great ideas for bell peppers, that Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip is calling my name!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 26, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Syvie – the Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip is one of my favorites!

      Reply
  14. Upendran Menokey says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:31 am

    Thanks.

    Reply

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