Ways to Use a Big Bag of Sweet Peppers

Ways to Use a Big Bag of Sweet Peppers is for when you buy a mixed pack, use two for dinner, and put the rest in the fridge. A few days later, they are still sitting there, so this collection gives you plenty of ideas before they start to soften. Roast them, grill them, stuff them, cook them into a meal, or blend them into a dip to serve with warm bread.

Jamaican Style Pepper Steak

This Jamaican Style Pepper Steak is a delightful stir-fry dish made with beef strips, rich Caribbean spices, sweet bell peppers, and Asian flavorings such as ginger, garlic, and soy sauce.

To learn more: Jamaican Style Pepper Steak

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

red pepper and tomato soup served in a bowl and garnished with olive oil and basil — Ayla Clulee

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is super easy to make, extremely delicious, healthy, and full of Mediterranean flavors. This low-carb keto soup is made with roasted red peppers, juicy end-of-summer tomatoes, and onions.

To learn more: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Stuffed Peppers

These Turkish-style Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers, also known as Biber Dolmasi, are made with small bell peppers filled with rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, herbs, and olive oil. They are cooked gently on the stovetop until the peppers soften, and the rice filling is tender. You can serve them warm, cold, or at room temperature, which makes them perfect for mezze, summer dinners, picnics, or making ahead for guests.

To learn more: Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Red Pepper Paste

Biber Salçası is a rich, peppery, and deeply red Turkish condiment made from fresh red peppers. It is one of my favorite ingredients that I use for traditional Turkish recipes such as Biberli Ekmek and Chicken Shish Kebab. You can cook it slowly on the stovetop or bake it in the oven until thick and concentrated.

To learn more: Biber Salçası - Turkish Red Pepper Paste

Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip

dipping ajar with pita chip — Ayla Clulee

Ajvar is a delicious roasted red pepper and eggplant dip popular in the Balkans and Turkey. It’s traditionally made with roasted red bell peppers, eggplants, garlic, vinegar, and oil. If you enjoy a bit of spice, you can easily add chili peppers to the mix!

To learn more: Ajvar - Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

vegetables are cooked until slightly charred — Ayla Clulee

Türlü is a healthy and delicious Mediterranean dish made with a mix of seasonal vegetables roasted with olive oil and tomato. It’s a simple, wholesome meal that’s full of soft, tender vegetables and warm spices.

To learn more: Turlu - Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Lamb Goulash

This super Easy Lamb Goulash is a hearty and delicious Hungarian Stew made with slow-cooked lamb in a rich, slightly smoky tomato-and-paprika sauce and plenty of red peppers.

To learn more: Easy Lamb Goulash - Hungarian Stew

Lamb Ragu

This authentic Italian Braised Lamb Ragu recipe is super easy to make and packed with flavors everyone will love.

It is rich, hearty, and meaty-ultimate comfort food for lazy weekends or special occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter.

To learn more: Braised Lamb Ragu

Baba Ganoush

The dip is served with pomegranate seeds and parsley. — Ayla Clulee

My Baba Ganoush Without Tahini is a savory, smoky Turkish dip made with roasted eggplant, red peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses. It is easy to make and perfect for serving with warm Pita Bread as part of a meze spread, or alongside grilled meat, fish, or vegetables.

To learn more: Baba Ganoush Without Tahini