772 red bell pepper recipes

Italian pistachio pilaf with basmati rice, seitan, sweet bell peppers, fennel, scallions, and a generous cup of pistachios. A vegetarian Mediterranean main with serious Italian-sausage flavor.

This tomato basil bulgur pilaf recipe kicks things up a notch and is packed with fresh summer flavors. We eat it as a bulgur salad or use it with olive oil and pita as a dip or a side dish.

A light main or hearty side dish, pearls of couscous with grilled veggies and a Lemon-Balsamic dressing.

Indian spiced eggplant (baingan bharta style) with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, fresh ginger, and cilantro. Roasted until smoky-soft, then simmered with tomato and spices.

Try this blend of the sweetness of the salmon, richness of black beans and the zestiness of the topping for a taste treat.

Hoosier chili is Indiana-style chili with ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni simmered in a tomato juice and beef stock base. Thick, hearty, and feeds a crowd.

New Orleans-style red beans and rice slow-simmered with salt pork, the holy trinity, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. A Cajun Monday tradition from dried beans.

Tuna pasta salad with white beans, asparagus, roasted red peppers, and black olives in a balsamic-Dijon dressing. A protein-packed cold salad for meal prep or potlucks.

Vegetarian fava bean burgers with oats, wheat germ, shredded carrots, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried and oven-finished for a crispy outside and firm, set center.

Buffalo chili: ground bison simmered with three peppers, jalapenos, green chiles, and warm spice blend. Lean, gamy alternative to beef chili with serious heat.

Latin black bean soup simmered from dried beans with cumin, oregano, green chiles, and red wine vinegar, finished with brown rice and fresh cilantro. Hearty and vegan.

Big-batch chili with ground beef, cubed steak, and 75 whole chilies floating in the pot. A killer party chili where the green floaters decide how hot your bowl gets.

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Sautéed chicken breast tossed with fluffy couscous, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, currants, and toasted pine nuts. Served with a tangy yogurt-tomato sauce on the side.

Chilled brown rice salad loaded with shrimp, bay scallops, Jarlsberg cheese, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crisp red bell pepper. Toss with your favorite dressing and serve over greens.

Old-fashioned chicken spaghetti casserole made from scratch with a whole stewing hen, creamy mushroom roux, hard-boiled eggs, and melted cheddar. Makes two casseroles so you can freeze one for later.