You'll love these bell pepper recipes!
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Bell peppers add beautiful colors and subtle sweetness to your meals, making them more nutritious and crunchy. Here's a look at five innovative bell pepper recipes, from stuffed ones to unique salads. These ideas are sure to add a new dimension to your dining experience, enriching your culinary repertoire with fresh, vegetable-focused dishes.
Quinoa delight
Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and vegetables
Stuffed bell peppers make for a wholesome meal, with the goodness of quinoa and mixed vegetables. Start by hollowing out the bell peppers and stuffing them with cooked quinoa mixed with diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and spices such as cumin and paprika. Bake until the peppers are tender. This colorful dish is packed with protein and fiber, making it a filling lunch or dinner option.
Warm comfort
Roasted bell pepper soup
If you want to enjoy the rich flavors of this vegetable in a liquid form, roasted bell pepper soup is a great way to do so. Roast red bell peppers till charred, and blend them with sauteed onions, garlic, vegetable broth, and a touch of cream for smoothness. You get a creamy soup that warms you up on chilly days and gives you vitamins A, C from the peppers.
Quick stir-fry
Bell pepper stir-fry with tofu
A quick stir-fry with bell peppers and tofu is an easy weeknight dinner option. Slice green and yellow bell peppers along with firm tofu cubes; stir-fry them in sesame oil with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds for an extra flavor. Not only is this dish quick to make, but it also offers a balanced mix of protein from tofu along with vitamins from the veggies.
Fresh salad idea
Grilled bell pepper salad
Grilled bell pepper salad accentuates the natural sweetness of these vegetables with smoky notes from grilling. Slice red/orange bell peppers into strips; grill till slightly charred before tossing them in olive oil dressing with arugula leaves or spinach greens, topped off by crumbled feta cheese if desired—perfect as either a side dish accompaniment during summer barbecues or a light main course option with crusty bread slices.
Pasta twist
Bell pepper pasta primavera
Bell pepper pasta primavera adds colors to classic pasta with bell peppers, zucchini, squash, carrots, and peas. These are tossed over al dente spaghetti noodles, lightly drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves garnish this dish. Serve it warm or cold, as per your preference. It's a great way to add more veggies to your diet without losing taste appeal!