23 Bell Pepper Recipes With Range
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 Wayne1/23Paneer-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 Haubert2/23Chicken 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 Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/23Diner-Style Western Omelet
Kana Okada12/23Bell 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 Andrews13/23Al 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 Saffitz14/23Slow-Cooked Bell Peppers With Bay Leaves and Oregano
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton15/23Chowchow
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 Li17/23Roasted 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 Gentile19/23Piquant 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 Claire Saffitz22/23Roast Chicken With Bell Peppers, Lemon, and Thyme
