23 Bell Pepper Recipes With Range
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Peppers sometimes get purchased and forgotten, but these bell pepper recipes prove that the juicy red or orange or yellow or green veg (okay, technically peppers are a fruit) can do more than just add crunch and color to your salad or your platter of crudités. Below, you’ll find a few ways we love to make the most of a stash of bell peppers, including cheesy stuffed peppers, savory dips, supple slow-roasted peppers, easy pastas, and tangy marinated peppers to pile on toast or serve alongside a roast chicken. Grab the peppers from your fridge and scroll down to get the recipes.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne1/23
Paneer-Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers feel essential for any list of the best bell pepper recipes, but this version is a standout. Each red or yellow bell pepper is filled with creamy seared paneer dressed in cumin-spiced tomato sauce—consider doubling the sauce to make these toasted sandwiches too.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert2/23
Chicken Fajitas
Juicy boneless chicken thighs meet up with four sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, and green all work) in this party-worthy meal.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell3/23
Big-Batch Marinated Bell Peppers
Using your grill for meal prep is a pro move. Char a big batch of bell peppers, marinate in a seasoned mix of white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, then keep for up to a week for layering into sandwiches, tossing into pastas, or just serving as a piquant side dish.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich4/23
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Chop up two red peppers to add to this black bean chili—they’ll add a sweet, fruity flavor to the mix.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Sean Dooley5/23
Shakshuka
Whether served for brunch or dinner, this dish of poached eggs in a big pan of tomato-and-pepper sauce is a cozy meal that only takes 20 minutes of active prep time.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege6/23
Grilled Chicken Salad With Romesco Sauce
This recipe is all about the smoky-sweet spin on romesco sauce, made here with two grilled red bell peppers, plus garlic, sherry vinegar, and almond butter for speed.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes7/23
Spinach and Red-Pepper Calzones
Calzones are best when hot out of the oven—and they’re easy to make when you’re starting with store-bought pizza dough and a smoky, savory-sweet filling of bottled roasted red peppers, quick-cooking spinach, crinkly oil-cured olives, and smoked mozzarella.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow8/23
Red Zhoug
Sweet red bell peppers balance the heat of this fiery condiment. Spoon over hummus for dipping or serve with grilled chicken or eggplant.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/23
Diner-Style Western Omelet
Make your Denver omelet just how you like it—then serve with toast and good coffee and be glad you didn’t go out for brunch.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton10/23
Ratatouille
Summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes shine alongside bell pepper in this French classic.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce11/23
Shrimp Creole
The combo of onion, celery, and bell pepper is a crucial part of this beloved shrimp dish.
- Kana Okada12/23
Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Strata
For this tangy, bold, and sweet breakfast casserole, bake goat cheese with red peppers and herbs.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Simon Andrews13/23
Al Cantunzein’s Pappardelle With Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and peppers are long-time friends, and this pasta is so good it earned a spot on cookbook author Giuliano Hazan’s list of all-time favorites.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz14/23
Slow-Cooked Bell Peppers With Bay Leaves and Oregano
Slow roasting coaxes sweetness—and a silky texture—from these herby peppers. Pile onto ricotta toast or serve alongside your favorite sausages.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton15/23
Chowchow
Spoon this tangy relish of green tomatoes, red and green bell pepper, cabbage, and onion onto veggie burgers, grilled or fried fish, or a bowl of beans. It’s also an excellent addition to deviled eggs.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li17/23
Roasted Pepper Caprese
What if Caprese skipped the tomatoes? This recipe from Chris Morocco makes a strong case for a roasted mix of bell peppers and chiles instead.
- Chris Gentile19/23
Piquant Bell Peppers
Red wine vinegar adds pop to these simple sautéed peppers. This is a great way to highlight your own homemade vinegar if you have any around.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova20/23
Jammy Pepper Pasta Salad
Big or baby bell peppers all work well in this room-temp pasta salad, which is topped with crunchy toasted nuts and thin planks of ricotta salata.
- Photo by Jonathan Lovekin21/23
Shakshuka With Red Peppers and Cumin
This Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi recipe for shakshuka is heavy on the red peppers—just the way we like it.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz22/23
Roast Chicken With Bell Peppers, Lemon, and Thyme
This one-skillet meal gives you both a main and a side. Squeeze a lemon half over the whole thing just before diving in.
- Photo by Tom Schierlitz23/23
Parmesan Peppers
If you need bell pepper recipes that’ll get you through a big pile of peppers, there’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple. Here, you simply top the peppers with Parmesan and broil, then watch them disappear.
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