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Vegetable and Fruit Juice

Vegetable and Fruit Juice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a collection container under the exit spout of a juicer; turn the juicer on. Place carrots into the feeding chute; insert the food pusher and gently guide carrots down the chute. Repeat with strawberries, tomato, bell pepper, apple, lime, and ginger. Turn off the juicer.
  2. 2 Stir juice in the collection container and serve.

By Alice Yuko Shikina

Hot Chocolate - South American Style

Hot Chocolate - South American Style

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well. Bring to a simmer, and stir in milk. When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon. Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.

By Fawn1N

Chef John's "Sunset" Michelada

Chef John's "Sunset" Michelada

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cherry tomatoes, celery, and red bell pepper into a blender. Pulse a few times to get mixture moving. Blend on high until mixture has liquefied, a few more seconds. Place strainer over a bowl and strain mixture to remove seeds and skins. Push mixture through strainer with a spatula to extract the liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Sprinkle flake salt, black pepper, and chili pepper on a small plate. Rub rim of a glass with cut surface of a lime. Invert glass and dip rim into salt mixture.
  3. 3 Fill glass with ice and add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Pour in the vegetable juice and juice of 1/2 lime. Fill the glass 3/4 of the way with ice-cold beer. Stir. Top off with more beer. Garnish with lime slice.

By John Mitzewich

Simple Greek Couscous

Simple Greek Couscous

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

By DontWastetheCrumbscom

Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

By Lena

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle and toss with olive oil. Season with basil and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.

By BigDaddy

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place flatbreads on a broiling pan.
  2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Top pre-baked flatbreads with a thin layer of hummus; make sure it's a thin layer or else pizzas will be soggy. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top. Place bell peppers and onion on the flatbreads, evenly spaced. Top with Colby-Jack cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and dill.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and the edges are nice and brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Katie

Sofrito Chicken

Sofrito Chicken

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sofrito: Combine tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Cubanelle pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside 1 cup sofrito; store remaining in the refrigerator for another use.
  2. 2 Make chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with adobo and cumin. Add chicken to hot oil in the skillet and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, then add chicken broth and 1 cup sofrito. Cover and simmer until chicken is fall-apart tender, about 1 hour.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a bowl; stir in garlic. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
  3. 3 Mix red bell pepper, green olives, shallot, parsley, salt, and pepper into potatoes. Serve salad with lemon wedges to squeeze over each serving.

By lutzflcat

Rigatoni With Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes

Rigatoni With Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced eggplant in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, and bring to a simmer; season with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes have reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; stir in the rigatoni and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  4. 4 Stir the eggplant mixture into the pasta along with the basil and olives. Spoon the tomato sauce overtop to serve.

By Ed's

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Stir brown rice and vinaigrette into bell pepper mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  5. 5 Top salad with feta cheese before serving.

By Anne

Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until flexible but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in half-cooked pasta, then sprinkle Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven casserole is bubbling and cheeses are melted and browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Brush some of the mixture onto chicken.
  3. 3 Place potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and lemon slices into a bowl; pour in remaining lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush chicken and vegetables with the pan drippings. Continue to bake until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

By joecraig

Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and bell pepper; cook until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sage, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer vegetable mixture to a large pot with beans and bay leaf over medium heat. Add enough water to cover. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water, a little at a time, if it looks like the beans are getting dry, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with chives and serve.

By Alice Waugh

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Mediterranean Kale Salad

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.

By Pitbbull87

Mediterranean-Inspired 5-Bean Salad

Mediterranean-Inspired 5-Bean Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain all beans and transfer to a large bowl. Add celery, onion, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and rosemary.
  2. 2 Mix Greek salad dressing and 1 tablespoon honey together. Taste and continue to add more honey as desired. Pour on salad and mix until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

By Susan

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant and Feta

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant and Feta

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of mixture for later use.
  3. 3 Dip sliced chicken into the flour mixture to coat both sides. Place on a plate.
  4. 4 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion and cook until soft and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a baking dish. Cook zucchini and bell pepper in the same skillet over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the baking dish with the eggplant.
  5. 5 Add additional oil to the skillet if needed and brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to the baking dish with the vegetables. Pour tomatoes into the same skillet and add reserved flour mixture and dill paste. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and pour into the baking dish. Top with feta cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill.

By Crafty Cooking by Anna

Skillet Pork with Mushrooms

Skillet Pork with Mushrooms

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; saute until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add onions and peppers to the skillet and saute until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in pork, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and garlic. Add vinegar, garam masala, curry, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes more. Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste.

By Robert M

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

By ChristineM

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
320 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
  5. 5 Place green beans, bell pepper, and cilantro over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.

By DEBMCE4

Cara's Moroccan Stew

Cara's Moroccan Stew

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils, bay leaves, and whole garlic cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer lentils until they are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Place lentils in a bowl; toss with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Remove bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chili flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant. Add garlic, onion, celery, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and squash; cook 3 or 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in the lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Raise heat to medium-high until stew just begins to boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the chopped parsley. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt, some chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

By Cara Lewis-Watts

Easy Roasted Peppers

Easy Roasted Peppers

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  3. 3 Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until the skin blisters and turns black, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer peppers to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let sit until cool enough to handle and skins peel away easily, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Peel and discard skins.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Heather Fantasia

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender or food processor. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt; process until smooth.

By Sarah Agrella

Grilled Italian Sausage

Grilled Italian Sausage

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, flipping every few minutes, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. 2 Cook and stir onions and bell pepper in the same skillet until brown and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the plate with sausage.

By Diane Felico

Red Pepper Soup with Feta Cheese

Red Pepper Soup with Feta Cheese

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor or blender, process undrained peppers with chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and basil until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer liquid to a saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in cream, and heat through.
  3. 3 Serve in soup bowls over crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle additional feta cheese and oregano on top for garnish.

By AMYGANYO

Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly

Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. Mince peppers in a food processor.
  2. 2 In a 5-quart pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stirring constantly, add the pectin and let mixture continue to cool for 2 minutes more. Now stir for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids. Secure lids with bands and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By MARBALET