Helpful tips for choosing bell peppers, plus simple storage solutions that will keep your produce fresh for as long as possible.
I love having fresh, colorful bell peppers on hand to add to so many of my recipes. Red and yellow are my favorite varieties, but whatever kind you prefer, they’re a great way to add crunch and color to so many dishes. I especially love adding diced bell peppers to pasta salads!
They’re also great for roasting and stuffing. Whether you use bell peppers in soups, salads, sandwiches or for slicing and dipping as part of a healthy veggie platter, it’s important to know how to choose them and store them so they stay fresh for days, or even weeks.
What should I look for when choosing bell peppers?
Color: Color does matter–somewhat. Red peppers are just mature green peppers. However, orange and yellow peppers are different, sweeter varieties.
Appearance: Regardless of color, look for shiny, unblemished, wrinkle-free skins, as well as peppers that are firm. Avoid peppers that look shriveled or have soft spots.
How should I store bell peppers?
Keep unwashed peppers in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer. Keep them dry–too moisture will eventually cause them to rot.
Most peppers will keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Green peppers tend to stay fresh longer than other varieties.
Be sure to try these delicious recipes featuring bell peppers.
More Delicious Bell Pepper Recipes
Easy Szechuan Beef
Why order take-out when you can make this sweet and spicy Szechuan Beef with red peppers at home? Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Bell Pepper Salsa
Salmon filets are marinated, grilled, then topped off with a sweet and savory salsa featuring fresh blackberries and grilled bell peppers.
Easy Black Pepper Beef
Tender chunks of beef are sauteed with bell peppers, onions and lots of black pepper in this delicious Asian recipe that's so easy to make at home!
Skillet Sausage and Pepper Calzone
This deep dish skillet calzone is loaded with Italian sausage, bell peppers and melted cheese. It’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal!
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