Why You’ll Love Sweet Pepper Recipes 🌶️
Sweet peppers are nature’s colorful gift — bright, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Whether roasted, stuffed, grilled, or sautéed, they bring a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition to your meals. These recipes are easy to make, family-friendly, and great for any occasion.
What Makes Sweet Peppers Special?
Sweet peppers (often called bell peppers or mini peppers) are rich in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with herbs, cheese, grains, and meats, making them one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen.
Perfect for Quick & Healthy Meals
From roasted sweet peppers as a side dish to stuffed peppers for dinner or even a pepper salad for summer gatherings, these recipes fit every mood and season. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free, low in calories, and diet-friendly.
Easy Sweet Pepper Recipes – Healthy, Colorful & Delicious Ideas
Description
Bright, colorful, and naturally sweet, sweet peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen. From roasting and stuffing to sautéing and grilling, they can be transformed into appetizers, side dishes, or even main courses. Whether you’re working with mini sweet peppers or large bell peppers, these recipes are healthy, quick, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
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Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Peppers
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Wash and dry the peppers. Slice in half and remove seeds if desired.
Season
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In a large bowl, toss peppers with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Roast
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Spread peppers evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes until slightly charred and caramelized.
Serve
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Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm as a side or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 160kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serving Ideas
- As a side dish with grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
- Tossed into pasta, grain bowls, or salads.
- Served with hummus or yogurt dip as an appetizer.
- Stuffed with cheese, couscous, or rice for a main dish.
Variations
- Stuffed Sweet Peppers – Fill with cream cheese, quinoa, or ground meat.
- Grilled Sweet Peppers – Cook on a hot grill for a smoky flavor.
- Sweet Pepper Soup – Blend roasted peppers with vegetable broth for a creamy soup.
- Pickled Sweet Peppers – Preserve in vinegar brine for a tangy snack.
Storage Tips
- Store roasted peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months—best for soups, sauces, or stews later.
- Marinate roasted peppers in olive oil and herbs for extra flavor and longer shelf life.
