27 banana pepper recipes

Hot and sweet pickled peppers turn banana peppers into crisp, tangy jars with a sugar-vinegar brine and whole garlic cloves. A classic water-bath canning recipe for sandwiches, pizzas, and antipasto.

Homemade pepper jelly with sweet bell peppers, banana peppers, and apple cider vinegar. Colorful marmalade-style slices suspended in a sweet, tangy jelly.

Mild blender salsa with tomatoes, banana peppers, cilantro, onion, and garlic. No heat, no cooking, no fuss. Just blend and serve.

Roasted and pickled hot peppers with banana, Hungarian, and bell varieties charred until blistered, peeled, then canned in vinegar brine. The roast adds smoky depth that raw pickled peppers can't match.

A delicious marsala recipe made with shredded zucchini, spinach and banana peppers. Tastes great when served over basmati rice.

Green tomato relish with onions, red bell peppers, and banana peppers in a tangy white vinegar brine with pickling spices. A classic end-of-season canning recipe that yields 11 pints.

Slow-cooked caribou stew with lentils, potatoes, parsnips, and peppers in a white wine and Worcestershire broth. Crockpot-friendly and loaded with protein.

Bone broth caribou soup loaded with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnip, and cabbage, seasoned with juniper berries and white wine. Even better the next day.

Fresh fruit and vegetable salad with cucumber, green pepper, bananas, and oranges tossed in nonfat yogurt. A light, crunchy, no-cook side dish in 10 minutes.

A playful Hanukkah fruit salad the kids will love: banana halves standing in pineapple rings to look like candles, topped with orange gumdrop flames and green pepper handles. No cooking, just crafting and snacking.

A new type of fruity spread that tastes delicious with toast or in a sandwich.

Tropical quesadillas filled with ripe banana, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese with a squeeze of lime. A sweet-savory snack or dessert ready in 15 minutes.

Fruit salad with plums, peaches, bananas, and grapes dressed in hot pepper-infused champagne and rice milk. A dairy-free salad with unexpected heat and elegance.

Broiled snapper fillets and caramelized bananas topped with fresh orange juice, zesty chili peppers, and red onion. A tropical, low-fat dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes flat. Squeeze lime over everything.

A surprisingly tasty sweet and spicy combination. The creamy texture of the bananas enhances the creaminess of the melted cheese and sets off the spicy flavors of the cilantro and jalapenos.

Grilled West Indies spice-rubbed chicken breast with curry, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, served with molasses-glazed grilled bananas. A Caribbean-inspired grill plate with bold heat and tropical sweetness.