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Add them to salads or stuff them with creamy filling, there are numerous ways to add bell pepper to your summer platter. With different bright and poppy colours along with refreshing sweet hints, bell peppers enhance every dish with their presence.
Whether you are cooking a summer barbeque, cooking on an open fire while camping outdoors, or preparing a potluck recipe for the entire family, bell peppers bring a burst of flavour to any occasion. Their versatility goes beyond just being a garnish, as they can take centre stage with versatile cooking options.
Check out what you can make with bell peppers this summer and make it a staple of your kitchen for the season.
1) Grilled Bell Peppers
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Barbeques are a perfect opportunity to grill up your favourite veggies and meats all at once. When you grill bell peppers, the sweetness enhances and it develops a toasty charr that brings a delightful deep flavour. You can make many recipes with grilled peppers like sliders, pizzas, and bruschetta.
2) Summer Pepper Salad
Summer Pepper Salad combines the vibrant vegetables of summer in one bowl, and the star ingredient is the popping bell pepper. The crisp peppers are combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, and refreshing summer herbs. Tossed in a light vinaigrette, it's a refreshing side dish that will elevate the menu.
3) Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Bell peppers have an interesting shape which makes it a perfect vessel to hold up delicious fillings. Whether you like herbaceous and refreshing cream cheese filling, minced meat filling, or sauteed vegetable filling topped with mozzarella and shredded cheddar, you can create many recipes with this single way of cooking.
4) Bell Pepper Skewers
Bell peppers enhance the flavour of dishes with their crispy texture and mild flavour. Skewering diced bell peppers with ham, chicken, tofu and other vegetables creates tantalising appetisers for outdoor cooking.
5) Bell Pepper Gazpacho
Bell Pepper Gazpacho, a refreshing summer recipe, combines ripe bell peppers with crisp cucumbers, tangy tomatoes, and caramelised onions. The ingredients are pureed along with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of vinegar to add the flavour and is chilled to create a cooling recipe.
6) Smoky Pepper Skillet
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When preparing a recipe for the entire family, skillet dishes can be the perfect choice. With bell peppers, you can create a smoky hot skillet which can be paired with grilled meats or as a savoury topping for tacos. Infused with spices and herbs, this recipe hits every spot with its flavour.
