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It's that time of year again for pepper roasting (at least around here in NC)! I first fell in love with roasted bell peppers when I realized every fall (just before the season ends) our farmers' market offers pepper roasting for free. I am all about having prepared food on hand - and not just ingredients - so it's hard to turn down some extra help when it comes to the cooking. Not to mention it only takes a few minutes and it's fun to watch the basket turn.
Once the roasting is complete, you just peel off the skin and you can use the peppers right away (see ideas below) or freeze them for a rainy day!
Shortcut Roasted Bell Peppers
There are a few different ways to roast peppers at home, but I like the quickest and easiest way (of course)! Check out my shortcut method for making roasted bell peppers under your broiler here and read on for 5 easy ways to use them.
Five Easy Ways to Use Roasted Bell Peppers
Once your peppers are roasted, the sky is the limit for how to use them... it's hard to go wrong! Here are a few easy ideas you can try this week.
- On grilled sandwiches (great combined with pesto and sliced cheese, as pictured below)
- - Mixed in with pasta and a creamy sauce
- - Diced and used as a pizza topping
- - As a topper on soups (such as White Chicken Chili - pictured - or Slow Cooker Black Bean soup, both in my blue cookbook) or salads-
- In place of canned pimentos ... they are sooo good in homemade pimento cheese!
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Try these Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers for a quick and easy family dinner!
And if you aren't ready to use them right away simply freeze them for a rainy day! I like to freeze mine on a baking sheet first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.
What's your favorite way to use roasted bell peppers? Be sure to try these Stuffed Mini Peppers!
Crystal says
Thanks for the tips Lisa! But I am a bit concerned about the aluminum foil and pans I see in these photos. Aluminum is a toxic metal, and one of the top causes of Alzheimer's Disease. You really don't want your food touching it directly, and if you touch it, you should wash your hands thoroughly.
Danny says
These all look delicious! Roasted peppers in grilled sandwiches has to be one of my absolute faves! Thanks for the ideas! :)
Abby says
I loved roasted bell peppers and use them for sandwiches and pizzas a lot. But I never thought of using them as soup toppings and in cheese. They look so yum there! I'm off to try the pimento cheese version now :)
Laura says
I use them for Roasted Red Pepper Soup from one of my favorite cookbooks, "The Soup Bible", published by Barnes & Noble (if I remember correctly). If you're into soups, this is a great cookbook. There is rarely a recipe that calls for "a can of....". The best recipe in there is Butternut Squash Bisque....delicious and easy!
Annette says
I keep chopped roasted peppers and onions in the fridge and throw a couple of spoonfuls in the frying pan with my scrambled eggs. YUM!
Jacqueline says
We love bell peppers cut into wedges, then smeared with some cream cheese. Broil for a few minutes until edges start browning, then eat- yum!
Sheila says
They are great with scrambled eggs, too!
Pam says
I blend up one roasted pepper with soaked cashews, water, and a few spices to make the tastiest roasted pepper alfredo. It is so delicious that my meatetarian friends keep mentioning how delicious and easy it is to make. I also love them stuffed in burgers (or sometimes I skip the burger and just have the stuffing in a bun with cheese) with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Soooo tasty.
Thanks for this post, I must make alredo for dinner now!!!
Linda says
Hi! Could you share how many raw cashews (I have some and don't know what to do with them). And some hints on spices, too!
Pam says
Sorry for the late reply, I hope you found those cashews delicious.
I use about 1/2 a cup of cashews to a cup, depending on my desired sauce thickness.
Spices, I love basil but have used thyme or practically any green leafy spice as well as cayenne for a bit of kick.
I have also used up some leftover herb cream cheese for flavour, though this makes it no longer dairy free.
Soak cashews all day or boil for 10-15mins, drain add water, roasted pepper and spices, blend, enjoy!
Hope that this helps:)
Linda Sutter says
Thanks, Pam! It does help and it's not too late! They are still in my cupboard. Best of all, I have 3 red peppers, pesto in the freezer, and some cooked pasta from last night! I'll give it a try!
Ana says
I love roasted peppers! I make a dish that is chicken with roasted pepper sauce that is delicious!! I grew up eating that! Yum! Might have to make some soon.
Heather says
Love it! I'm making some tonight. Love everything about your site. Thanks!