What to do with bell peppers
Bell peppers are crisp vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked until sweet and tender. Remove the stem and seeds, then cut them into strips, rings, or small pieces depending on the meal.
Fresh and slightly sweet, becoming softer and sweeter with heat.
Bell peppers work as a raw snack, a quick skillet vegetable, or the base of a full meal, making them one of the most flexible vegetables in the Kitchen.
3 ways to use it
- 01Slice for dipping
Cut into strips and serve with hummus, cream cheese, or a yogurt dip.
- 02Sauté with onions
Cook sliced peppers in a hot pan until tender with a few browned edges.
- 03Roast or stuff them
Roast pieces on a sheet pan, or fill pepper halves with grains, beans, chicken, or eggs.
Keep it fresh
- →Keep whole bell peppers refrigerated and wait to wash them until ready to use.
- →Store cut peppers in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- →Soft peppers are often still useful for soups, skillets, and roasting if they show no signs of spoilage.
Recipes with bell peppers.
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