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Are you looking for a colorful and healthy addition to your meals? Sweet peppers are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. In this article, I’ll share with you three simple and tasty sweet pepper recipes that are perfect for any occasion.

Whether you are looking for a refreshing salad, a flavorful appetizer, or a filling main dish, we’ve got you covered. These recipes are easy to make and require only a few basic ingredients. So, grab some sweet peppers and let’s get cooking!

Sweet Pepper Salad

Ingredients:

• 4-6 sweet peppers, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the sweet peppers, red onion, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well combined.
4. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Sweet Pepper Bruschetta

Ingredients:

• 6-8 sweet peppers, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 baguette, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet peppers, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly golden.
4. Spoon the sweet pepper mixture onto the toasted baguette slices and serve.

Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Ingredients:

• 6-8 sweet peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut off the tops of the sweet peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Stuff the sweet peppers with the beef and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Sweet peppers are a great way to add flavor, nutrition, and color to your meals. With the three easy and delicious recipes you can incorporate sweet peppers into your diet in a variety of ways. From the refreshing Sweet Pepper Salad to the flavorful Sweet Pepper Bruschetta and the hearty Stuffed Sweet Peppers, these recipes offer something for everyone.

So why not try one of these recipes today and experience the goodness of sweet peppers for yourself?