Dinner Ideas with Bell Pepper
Two bell peppers is a natural two-person portion — either stuffed whole or sliced as the base of a fajita, stir-fry, or roasted dish. Red and yellow peppers add sweetness; green peppers bring bitter contrast.
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Recipes
27 min
Avg Prep
Summer
Season
High
Versatility
Recipe Ideas
Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground beef and rice stuffed into red peppers, baked in tomato sauce with melted cheese.
Chicken Fajita Bowls
Sliced chicken and mixed peppers with fajita spices over cilantro-lime rice with guacamole.
Sausage and Pepper Sheet Pan Bake
Italian sausage links roasted with tricolour peppers and onions, served in hoagie rolls.
Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry
Thin steak strips and sliced peppers in a black bean and oyster sauce stir-fry over rice.
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Blended roasted red peppers create a creamy sauce for rigatoni with burst cherry tomatoes and basil.
Greek Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Feta
Peppers stuffed with herb rice, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomato, and topped with crumbled feta.
Perfect Pairings
Onion, Tomato, Zucchini, Corn
Storage Tips
- -Whole bell peppers keep for up to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer — slice only when needed.
- -Roast a batch of peppers and store in olive oil in the fridge; they'll keep a week and elevate any dish.
- -Freeze sliced raw peppers in a single layer then bag — they go straight from freezer to stir-fry pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bell pepper colour is best for cooking?+
Red and orange are sweetest and work best in roasted dishes and stuffed peppers. Green peppers hold up better in stir-fries and fajitas where you want a little bite. Yellow is the mildest.
How do I roast bell peppers from scratch?+
Place whole peppers directly on a gas flame or under a broiler, turning until fully charred. Transfer to a sealed bowl for 10 minutes — the steam loosens the skin. Peel, seed, and use.
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