28 Recipes with Sweet Peppers (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with an abundance of sweet peppers? ›

It's OK to eat bell peppers every day, but some people may need to limit their intake to one per day. Consuming too many bell peppers may cause gas and bloating in some, due to their high fiber content. It's also a good idea to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Red bell peppers, which are the most nutrient-dense, also contain lycopene. As bell peppers ripen, they get sweeter. Green bell peppers are slightly bitter and the least sweet, while red bell peppers are the sweetest.

Serving ideas

Grilled or roasted meats: Sautéed bell peppers are a delicious pairing for grilled or roasted meats such as steak, chicken, pork, or lamb. The mildly sweet flavor of the bell peppers often compliment savory flavors of the meat.

The best varieties to freeze are bell peppers or hot chili peppers. You can choose whether you want to freeze them whole or sliced/chopped. The latter tends to be best, occupying less space in the freezer and making grabbing only what you need for a meal a cinch. Before you freeze anything, inspect your peppers.

Yes, you can overdo it with bell peppers, according to Minchen. "Eating too much bell pepper can mean less intake of other essential nutrients, which may lead to nutrient deficiencies in the long term," she explains.

You've seen bell peppers -- green, orange, yellow, and red -- in the grocery store or in a salad bar. Red peppers pack the most nutrition, because they've been on the vine longest.

Overall, while pepper is generally safe to consume in moderate amounts, excessive consumption can cause irritation of the digestive system, leading to various symptoms.

Additionally, while not as high in capsaicin as many of its more fiery cousins, bell peppers do contain a small amount, which is known to burn belly fat and suppress appetite.

Green peppers are the least expensive because they take less time to grow. Red, yellow, orange etc peppers cost more because they must stay on the plant longer.

Which pepper is the healthiest? ›

Red bell peppers are the most nutrient-dense, which makes them the healthiest pepper. This is because they've been on the vine for longer when compared to orange, yellow and green peppers, and in that order too.

Yes, dogs can eat yellow peppers, green peppers, orange peppers and red peppers. All colours offer health benefits, but red peppers have the highest vitamin and mineral content as they've been on the vine longer. This means they're the best option to feed your pooch to reap the nutritional value.

Inside the pepper, you will find a cluster of small white seeds towards the stem end. Although these seeds are edible, they are typically discarded because they are slightly bitter. All varieties of bell pepper are satisfyingly crispy, although they do vary slightly in flavor depending on their color.

The fruit of the bell pepper (capsicum annuum) and a member of the nightshade family along with aubergine, tomatoes and potatoes, bell peppers are also referred to as sweet peppers. A non-hot relative to the chilli pepper, bell peppers can be eaten raw or cooked and make a nutritious addition to a meal.

If you like peppers, enjoy them as much as you like—you can eat them every day or even at every meal, says Rizzo. However, it's important to eat everything in moderation. According to the USDA, one serving of a raw bell pepper is 3.5 ounces (100 grams), which is about half of a bell pepper.

Pepper Flakes

One of the simplest and most versatile things to do with an abundance of peppers is to dry them down and then grind them into pepper flakes that can be used as a seasoning when cooking. A mix of hot peppers works best (cayenne, serrano, jalapeño, and bell peppers are all staples) but any pepper will do.

The most common thought for storing whole peppers in the fridge is a crisper drawer, and that's not a bad idea. Clean the peppers and ensure they're good and dry, add them to a mesh or plastic produce bag, leave the bag open, and place them in the low humidity drawer, often dubbed the "fruit" drawer.