699 red bell pepper recipes

Grilled tuna and roasted pepper sandwiches: meaty grilled tuna layered with sweet roasted peppers, capers, and parsley salad on focaccia. A Mediterranean pan bagnat style picnic sandwich that only gets better after chilling.

Cantonese beef chow fun with wok-seared wide rice noodles, marinated flank steak, fermented black beans, and oyster sauce. Smoky wok hei flavor in 25 minutes flat.

Italian salad pizza on a prebaked crust with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and a cool romaine-watercress-olive topping tossed in Italian dressing. Vegetarian dinner ready in about 20 minutes.

Crawfish au gratin baked in a rich double-cheddar sauce with sauteed bell pepper, celery, and onion. A bubbly, cheesy Cajun casserole that's pure Louisiana comfort food.

A fast sweet-and-sour chicken pasta salad: a pasta salad dressing mix spiked with soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, then tossed with cooked chicken, crisp snow peas, red pepper, and Parmesan. A quick no-cook main-dish salad.

Quick pork fajitas marinated in orange juice, vinegar, cumin, and oregano then stir-fried with peppers and onions. From fridge to table in 25 minutes flat.

Championship-worthy no-bean chili packed with 5 lbs of ground beef, six jalapeños, and a bold herb-and-spice blend simmered low and slow. This big-batch recipe feeds a hungry crowd of 12.

Green pepper steak stir-fry with thinly sliced round steak marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, then tossed with bell peppers, scallions, celery, and tomatoes in a glossy cornstarch sauce.

Nutty buckwheat groats and cracked wheat get tossed with sautéed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and slivered almonds, then baked into a hearty vegetarian casserole seasoned with rosemary and chili.

Portobello Philly cheesesteak sandwich with melty provolone, peppers, and onions on toasted whole-wheat buns. A meatless 25-minute vegetarian take on the Philly classic, built in one skillet.

Pan bagnat-style French roll sandwich stuffed with anchovies, black olives, capers, tomatoes, and cucumber in olive oil and mayo. A bold, briny, no-cook Mediterranean meal.

Cold sesame peanut noodle salad with chicken, bean sprouts, scallions, and red pepper, tossed in a garlicky peanut butter-soy dressing. Asian-inspired pasta salad served chilled over crisp lettuce.

Vegetable bulgur pilaf with mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and red pepper simmered in broth with tarragon. A light, nutty whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Fried pistolette rolls stuffed with a creamy Cajun filling of shrimp, crabmeat, and melted Velveeta with onions, bell pepper, and celery. Louisiana party food that disappears in minutes.

Cajun file gumbo built on homemade chicken stock with a dark butter roux, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity. Thickened with file powder and served over rice.

30-minute Thai red curry chicken simmered in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, bell peppers, and fresh basil. Served over rice, this weeknight dinner brings bold Southeast Asian flavor home fast.