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What to Do With Leftover Bell Peppers

Peppers are high in Vitamins A and C and contain a high level of potassium. They are also low in fats, sodium and calories. Combine these attributes with their robust flavor and it's no wonder many people use peppers to add flavor and color to their food. Fresh peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, but begin to lose flavor after three to five days. Fortunately, there are many ways to use up leftover peppers without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

  1. Make Salsa

    • Make fresh salsa from leftover peppers by dicing them into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes. Add diced tomatoes, onions, garlic and a dash of salt to bring out flavor and juices. Season the salsa with your favorite spices to taste. Place in the refrigerator to chill and serve with chips or use to top burritos or in wraps.

    Cooking with Leftover Peppers

    • Add diced or sliced peppers to omelets for a light summer dish. Add pepper slices to fresh garden salads or add to vegetable stir-fries. Use leftover whole peppers to make stuffed peppers by filling the pepper with a mixture of ground beef, cooked rice and your choice of herbs and spices. Simmer in tomato sauce until the meat is cooked and the peppers are fork tender.

    Grilling

    • Wrap pepper and onion slices in aluminum foil and cook on the grill until sweet and tender. Serve with grilled meats, piled on top of sausage, hot dogs and burgers or simply serve as a side dish with oven casseroles.

    Freezing

    • Slice or dice peppers and layer them on a cookie sheet. Place in the freezer to flash freeze for 1/2 to 1 hour. Remove the pepper pieces when they are completely frozen and store in a zippered freezer bag. Flash freezing keeps the pepper sections from sticking together in the bag and allows you to use the amount you need for recipes with ease.

      AgriLife Extension recommends blanching peppers first if you intend to keep them for more than a month. Blanch halves in boiling water for 3 minutes, or blanch slices for 2 minutes. Cool in ice water before preparing for freezing.

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