Recipe Roundup

23 Bell Pepper Recipes With Range

Bell peppers aren’t just a crunchy snack.
Roasted bell pepper halves with half head of garlic and thyme sprig in white oval baking dish on marble surface.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz

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.

  • A plate of Paneer Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    1/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
    2/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    3/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    4/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Sean Dooley
    5/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege
    6/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    7/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow
    8/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    9/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
    10/23

    Classic Ratatouille

    Summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes shine alongside bell pepper in this French classic.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
    15/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani
    16/23

    Muhammara

    Broiled bell peppers add sweetness to this dip, which is made with toasted walnuts, olive oil, tahini, lemon, paprika, and tangy pomegranate molasses.

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  • Chris Gentile
    19/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    20/23

    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.

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  • Photo by Tom Schierlitz
    23/23

    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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