153 pepper dish recipes

Vegan Italian barley simmered with chunky tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and basil. An oil-free, high-fiber side dish that reheats well.

Baked zucchini and ground beef casserole in a rich tomato sauce with cheddar, olives, and green peppers, topped with crusty Parmesan. A one-dish weeknight dinner.

A rich and delicious dish made with potatoes, succulent ham, pickled jalapeno peppers and pimento-stuffed green olives.

Moroccan-style cooked tomato and green pepper salad with cumin, garlic, chili, and lemon juice. Served warm or cold as a side dish or mezze appetizer.

Texas-style chicken chili casserole topped with cornmeal biscuit dumplings and melted Monterey Jack. A one-dish dinner with ground chicken, corn, bell peppers, and crushed tomatoes.

Black and white bean salad tossed with sauteed red onions, red wine vinegar, bell peppers, and garlic. A tangy, high-fiber side dish that comes together in 30 minutes.

Add some Mexican spice to your chili with this vegetarian dish that uses pinto beans, chickpeas and hot chili peppers.

Maharagwe is a Swahili spiced red bean stew simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, hot chili peppers, and tomatoes. A vegan East African comfort dish served over rice or ugali.

Rotini pasta tossed with chickpeas, broiler-roasted red peppers, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. A vegetarian Italian pasta dish that travels well for potlucks and picnics.

Greek linguini with spinach, chickpeas, golden raisins, olive oil, and crushed red pepper. A vegan pasta dish with sweet-savory Mediterranean flavors ready in 30 minutes.

This tasty side dish made with pinto beans, salt pork and jalapeno peppers goes great with rice or even bread bowls.

Simple boiled chunk potatoes with butter, salt, and black pepper. Easy side dish with brown potatoes cooked tender in 25 minutes.

Sauerkraut and ground beef casserole with rice, tomatoes and green pepper. Tangy Midwestern potluck dish that doubles easily for a crowd.

Raw carrot and orange salad with currants, walnuts, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A bright, no-cook side dish dressed in olive oil.

Vegetarian Mexican stuffed peppers filled with brown rice, black beans, cumin, and chili powder, baked in a tomato sauce. A hearty plant-based main dish with warm Southwestern spices.

If you're not in the mood for meat, try this scrumptious dish made with black eyed peas, squash, chili peppers and corn.