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25 Bell Pepper Recipes That Make the Most of This Colorful Vegetable

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By Frances Kim Updated September 14, 2021
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Bell peppers are available year-round, but they're at their best in late summer, when they're more likely to come from a farm closer to home. Try them in everything from dips and salads to soups and stews.

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If you're looking to add color to your plate, bell peppers are a great place to start. They are available year-round, but they're most abundant—and least expensive—from July through November.

What's your favorite color? Did you know that all red, yellow, and orange peppers actually start out green? The color and taste change depending on how long they're allowed to ripen on the vine. When you're choosing bell peppers, go for ones that feel heavy for their size and have glossy, smooth skin. Buy organic whenever possible because bell peppers are among the vegetables grown with the most pesticides. And when shopping for peppers to stuff, pick ones that are uniform in size and shape for even cooking. Whether you're using them raw in salad, cooking them, or stuffing them, the best way to store bell peppers is to keep them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator in a ventilated bag for up to five days.

In the mood for a stuffed pepper? Our favorite recipes include peppers with a vegetarian filling of beans and greens, but we also have a fun and inventive bell pepper dish loaded with cooked spaghetti. Want to try something else? Stuffing is far from your only option. In fact, this versatile vegetable has many other uses, from marinated for an appetizer (try them atop bruschetta!) and starring in a frittata to playing a supporting role alongside pork chops, grilled scallops, or sausages in a tasty ragu. They also pair wonderfully with tomatoes in our Gazpacho Chopped Salad. And when it's too hot to cook, it's time for a chilled soup made with bell peppers and beets. The color is as exquisite as the taste.

Give bell peppers a chance to shine in these colorful and delicious recipes.

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Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers

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Healthy and hearty, this vegetarian entrée is also easy to make. The chard-garlic-canned beans filling cooks on the stovetop, while the peppers are broiled then filled, topped with cheese, and broiled again.

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Spicy Braised Bell Peppers and Eggs

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For a colorful breakfast or brunch, or even a light dinner, try this simple sauté of bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, with cumin, garlic, and chile. The eggs are steamed in the same pan, then served over strained yogurt. Toast is optional.

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No-Mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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Our no sad desk lunch rule stands whether your desk is far from your kitchen or close by, and this recipe fits the bill. Bell pepper brings color and crunch to this tasty, dairy-free take on the deli classic.

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Marinated Peppers with Mint and Sesame

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For a quick appetizer over bruschetta, as part of an antipasto platter or just as a tasty side dish, try this easy-to-make and incredibly versatile and tasty dish.

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Pasta Peperonata with Tuna and Olives

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Cooked low and slow, bell peppers turn melt-in-your-mouth tender and sweet; when sliced thin, they'll twirl around a fork with the noodles. Almost everything in this quick pasta—jarred tuna, olives, raisins—is a pantry item, and you can even substitute canned tomatoes for fresh cherry.

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Gazpacho Salad with Croutons

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We've deconstructed the cold soup into an easy chopped salad of sweet onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and Campari tomatoes.

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Ratatouille

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This hearty country dish from the Provence region of France is an easy mix of summer vegetables—bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes—gently simmered with garlic and olive oil. Enjoy a bowl of it with crusty bread, or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast, appetizers, or pasta dishes.

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Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Herbs

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Sprinkle bell pepper halves with slivers of garlic and dried oregano, then pop them in the oven until charred and sweet. Serve alongside London broil, lamb burgers, or grilled chicken.

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Grilled Pepper and Red-Onion Pizzas

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Store-bought dough and a hot grill means you can get pizza on the dinner table in just 35 minutes. Top each with creamy goat cheese, charred bell peppers and red onions, and lemony arugula.

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Roasted Peppers with Spaghetti Stuffing

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Anchovies, capers, onions, and red-wine vinegar transform simple spaghetti into a briny, umami-packed filling for a rainbow of roasted peppers. Top with fresh oregano leaves just before serving.

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Bell Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole

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We lightened up the classic egg-in-a-hole by swapping out the usual fried bread slices for fresh bell peppers and serving the whole thing on multigrain toast.

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Broiled Pork Chops with Yellow-Pepper Puttanesca

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Kalamata olives, capers, and red-pepper flakes add zing to the yellow bell pepper-and-tomato sauce that accompanies this quick and tasty pork dish.

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Roasted Red-Pepper Salad with Anchovy White Beans

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We love our greens, but in this salad, they're more of an accent to the tender white beans and sweet, meaty roasted red peppers.

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Grilled Scallops with Blistered-Yellow-Pepper Relish

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A flavor-packed relish made with roasted yellow bell peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, smoked paprika, white-wine vinegar, and olive oil is the perfect partner for succulent scallops in this summery dish.

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Sausage-and-Pepper Ragu Over Polenta

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Browning Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions before stewing them with tomato paste and chicken broth gives the resulting ragu tons of flavor. Serve atop creamy polenta and finish with Parmesan and fresh parsley.

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Roasted Red Pepper Salad

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Smoky charred bell peppers get the Mediterranean treatment with a lemony, caper-kissed vinaigrette and a scattering of Kalamata olives and fresh basil leaves.

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Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

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This delectable dip blends roasted red peppers, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar. Paprika and cumin add smoky back notes.

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Pasta with Peppers, Squash, and Tomatoes

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Sweet yellow bell peppers, yellow cherry tomatoes, and crookneck squash make for a striking golden pasta dish.

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Bell Pepper, Yogurt, and Harissa Soup

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All you need to make this no-cook cold soup is a refrigerator, a blender, and 15 minutes. The secret to the surprisingly complex flavor is pairing the mellow produce with creamy dairy and a shot of spice.

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Chorizo-Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

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Bite-size peppers take a turn for the spicy, meaty, sweet, and smoky. Pass the platter please!

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Sweet Red-Pepper-Beet Soup

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This tangy chilled purée gets its striking color from earthy beets and red bell peppers. They're cooked with shallots and then blended into a silken soup. Goat cheese, a traditional accompaniment for beets, lends creaminess. A squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt heighten the flavors.

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Pork Burgers with Peppers

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Flavored with fennel seeds, these pork burgers are reminiscent of sweet Italian sausage. Grill sliced onion and red and yellow bell peppers in a foil packet and serve on the mozzarella-topped burgers.

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Spanish Tortilla with Bell Pepper

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In Spain, tortilla refers to a hearty egg-and-potato dish that's eaten warm or cold any time of day. Red bell pepper gives this version another layer of flavor.

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Pickled Onions and Peppers

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Vinegar, sugar, salt, and a bevy of spices—black peppercorns, coriander seeds, allspice berries, and bay leaves—make a spectacular brine for bell peppers, red onions, and jalapeño. These irresistible pickles will last up to three months in the fridge.

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