red bell pepper
Exceptionally rich in vitamin C, containing more than twice the amount found in citrus fruits, along with vitamin A, antioxidants, and potassium. Low in calories with minimal fat and good fiber content.
About
The red bell pepper (Capsicum annuum var. grossum) is a large, block-shaped fruit of the nightshade family native to Central and South America. It develops from a green immature state to red when fully ripened, indicating higher sugar content and diminished alkaloid compounds. The thick-walled fruit measures 2–4 inches across with a mild, sweet flavor and waxy skin. Red bell peppers are technically fruits botanically, though culinarily classified as vegetables.
Red bell peppers contain less capsaicin than their hot chili cousins, making them entirely mild. The flesh is succulent and slightly sweet, with a crisp texture when raw and a tender, more pronounced sweetness when cooked.
Culinary Uses
Red bell peppers are versatile across global cuisines, served raw in salads and crudités, roasted whole or in strips, sautéed as a base in soffritto preparations, and stuffed with grains or proteins. They feature prominently in Mediterranean, Spanish, and Latin American cooking—including dishes like paella, gazpacho, and chiles rellenos. Their natural sweetness intensifies with cooking, making them ideal for caramelizing, grilling, and long-simmered sauces. Raw peppers provide crisp texture and bright flavor to composed salads, while charred and peeled specimens offer smoky depth for soups, dips, and pasta sauces.
Recipes Using red bell pepper (252)
Chicken with Artichokes and Peppers
Chicken with Artichokes and Peppers from the Recidemia collection
Chicken with Carrot Chutney
Makes 6 servings
Chicken Zucchini
Chicken Zucchini from the Recidemia collection
Chickpea and Vegetable Salad
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Chinese Chicken Salad I
Makes 6 servings.
Chinese Cold Pasta Salad
Chinese Cold Pasta Salad from the Recidemia collection
Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Cucumber Salad from the Recidemia collection
Chipotle-ancho chili pesto
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Chow Mein
Chow Mein is a generic Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Authentic chow mein is generally made of soft noodles, whereas chow mein in Westernized Chinese Cuisine may also be made from thin crispy noodles.
Choy Sum Macau
Choy Sum Macau from the Recidemia collection
Cocktail Kebabs
Cocktail Kebabs is a delicious recipe that you can cook quickly and easily.
Coconut Chicken I
Confetti Chicken Salad
Confetti Chicken Salad from the Recidemia collection
Confetti Plum (Pluot) Pasta Salad
Fruit of the Month: Pluot & Aprium by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Confetti vinaigrette dressing
Confetti vinaigrette dressing from the Recidemia collection
Corn 'n' Peas Pasta Salad
Corn 'n' Peas Pasta Salad from the Recidemia collection
Corn, orange and tomato relish
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Couscous with Curried Chicken and Chickpeas
couscous with Curried Chicken and Chickpeas
Cowgirl Casserole
: 6
Crab Cakes with Avocado and Violette Crème Fraîche
Yield: 76 cakes, 3 ounces each and 2½ cups of violette crème fraîche
Crockpot Hot and Spicy Black-eyed Peas
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * From: Southern Liv
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Crustless Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup
Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cucumber Soup
Serve with Garlic Shrimp and rice.
Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud
Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud from the Recidemia collection
Curried Mushrooms
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Desert Moon Peanut Coleslaw
Desert Moon Peanut Coleslaw
Dreamfields Vegetable Lasagna
From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 50 minutes Serves 6
Eat Smart Mexican Potato Soup
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Re
Elegant Southern Seafood Cake
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
El Paso Pilaf
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Escabeche de Pescado
300px| Escabeche de Pescado This recipe is for 1 servings
Field of Dreams Guacamole
"Perfect for your next party, this guacamole is decorated to look like your favorite ballpark.
Fijian Macaroni Salad
Fijian Macaroni Salad from the Recidemia collection
Fire and Ice Melon
Fire and Ice Melon from the Recidemia collection
Florida Crab Cakes
Original recipe Makes 4 servings
Food Festival Rice and Beans
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
French Lentil Salad
French Lentil Salad from the Recidemia collection
Garbanzo bean stew
American cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Beans
Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir-fry
Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir-fry from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Tempeh-stuffed Pitas
Ginger Tempeh-stuffed Pitas from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Walnut Rice Salad
Makes 4 servings
Glazed Grilled Fruit Salsa
Wonderful with barbecued Pork, poultry or fish.
Gorkhali Shrim
Gorkhali Shrim from the Recidemia collection
Green Bean Potato Salad
An alternative to the traditional potato salad, this tasty dish can be prepared in 20 minutes. Save time by using frozen green beans.
Grilled Catfish Hawaiian
A Catfish recipe.
Grilled Catfish in Corn Husks
A Catfish recipe.
Grilled Chili Rubbed Lamb Chops
Purchased from the Colvin Estate in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1989. Dated 1952. This one is marked as Robbie’s Favorite Lamb Dish.
Grilled Steak Fajitas
Casual dining outdoors - what could be better? In this recipe, meat, veggies, even the flour tortillas are prepared on the grill. So fire it up and invite a few friends.
Grilled Vegetable Salad and Garlic Bread
Grilled Vegetable Salad and Garlic Bread from the Recidemia collection