Purple Bell Pepper Recipes

Do you love cooking with vibrant vegetables? You are in the right place! Purple bell pepper is one of the most good-looking ones in the pepper family. Here I’ll offer you quick and healthy purple bell pepper recipes. Plus, they are equally delicious with veg and non-veg options. 

Our purple bell pepper recipes are real crowd-pleasers and easy dinner options for weeknights. I kept the recipes simple so beginners would easily be able to make them. No fancy ingredients are used. Tag along for the detailed recipes followed by bonus tips and tricks.

Easy Purple Bell Pepper Recipes for Beginners:

Wondering how to use purple bell peppers in cooking? Here are some unique bell pepper recipe ideas for you. 

Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe:

Have some stunning bell peppers on hand? For me, the best way to have purple bell peppers is to stuff them with rice, cheese, and fresh thyme. Our vegetarian stuffed bell pepper recipe is simple yet satisfying. Once you try it, it’ll be your family favorite. 

These purple stuffed bell peppers are so pretty that kids also fall for them. The ingredients used are commonly found in your pantry. Without further delay, Let’s bake some finger-licking goodness together. 

Ingredients:

• 5 Purple bell peppers, seeds, and membrane removed.

• 1 cup Corn kernel.

• 1 cup Brown rice, cooked.

• ½ cup red Onion, minced.

• 2 Garlic cloves, minced.

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil.

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated.

• Salt to taste.

• ½ teaspoon Black pepper.

• 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme.

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes.

• Heat olive oil in a pan. Saute onion, corn, and garlic for 3 minutes.

• Add cooked rice, salt, pepper, thyme, and grated cheese to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until the cheese is well melted.

• Stuff the purple peppers and transfer them to a large baking dish.

• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

Sauteed  Purple Bell Peppers With Sausage Recipe:

The sauteed purple bell pepper with sausage recipe is a 15-minute recipe with extraordinary outcomes. In this recipe, bell pepper and sausage are sauteed and simmered in chicken broth with added fresh herbs. This gives us a creamy, slightly spicy, and absolutely delectable dish. 

Ever wondered why purple peppers can be eaten in such a delicious way? You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The recipe will taste equally good. Use any herbs of your choice. Let’s jump into the step-by-step directions.

Ingredients:

• 5 Purple bell peppers, sliced.

• 1 pound Sausage, sliced.

• 3 garlic cloves, sliced.

• 1 cup red Onion, sliced.

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil. 

• ½ teaspoon Black pepper.

• Salt as needed.

• ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes.

• ½ cup Chicken broth.

• ½ parsley, chopped.

• 1 tablespoon fresh Basil, chopped.

Directions:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for about 1 minute. 

Pro Tips:

Use a nonstick skillet to cook perfectly. Sausages will not stick and break in a nonstick one.

• Add washed, stemmed, sliced purple bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the same skillet. Sautee for 1 more minute. 
• Now add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, on the vegetables. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

• Lastly, add the green herbs and cook for one more minute. Let all the liquid evaporate. Your healthy and tasty sauteed purple pepper with sausage is ready to rock your dinner table.

Refreshing Purple Bell Pepper Salad Recipe:

Craving for a healthy yet appetizing salad to pair up your BBQ chicken? Our purple bell pepper salad recipe includes red cabbage, purple peppers, and a simple dressing. It’s spicy, crunchy, and naturally sweet with pineapples. The lemon juice in the dressing creates a citrusy punch. 

This purple pepper salad is super healthy and visually appealing. It makes a perfect side dish for your guests. All the ingredients are available at your home. So why not make some together? Let’s know how. 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Red Cabbage, chopped.

• 5 Purple bell peppers, sliced.

• ½ cup ripe Pineapple, sliced.

• 1 red Onion, chopped.

• 2 Jalapenos, minced.

• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice.

• 3 tablespoons Olive oil. 

• ½ teaspoon Black pepper.

• Salt as needed.

Directions:

• Wash and cut all the fruits and vegetables. Transfer them to a large bowl. 

Pro Tips:

Use a Salad spinner to wash and dry your vegetables efficiently.

• Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small cup.

• Now pour the oil dressing on the vegetables. Mix very well. Your super easy, absolutely delectable purple bell pepper salad is ready.

Quick and Healthy Purple Bell Pepper Soup Recipe:

This purple bell pepper soup is a creamy and colorful puréed soup. It’s a simple soup with pureed purple bell peppers in a creamy base. The ingredients are easily available at home and the soup will be ready in just 20 minutes. 

To make a vegan version, substitute butter and chicken broth for olive oil and vegetable stock. It’ll taste good enough without heavy cream. Pair our purple bell pepper soup with some warm bread and air-fried chicken to make a wholesome family dinner. Tag along for the recipe details.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Butter.

• 3 Purple Bell Peppers, chopped.

• 1 red Onion, chopped.

• 5 cloves Garlic, minced.

• ½ cup Chicken broth.

• ½ cup Heavy cream.

• ¼ teaspoon ground Black pepper.

• Salt to taste.

Directions:

• Measure and gather all the ingredients. Make a puree of the purple bell peppers in a blender.

Pro Tips:

Use a good quality immersion blender to easily puree the peppers. 

• Melt butter in a large saucepan. Saute red onion, and garlic in butter until soft, it’ll take 2 minutes.

• Stir in chicken broth, pepper puree, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

• Stir in heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Your healthy and warming purple pepper soup is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips & Notes:

• Want a non-veg version of the stuffed purple bell pepper recipe? Use cooked ground meat as stuffing in the same recipe.

• Don’t have purple pepper on hand? You can use a different colored pepper in the same recipe. 

• Feel free to use any herb of your choice to intensify the flavors.

• Brown or white rice, even quina will fit into the sweet purple bell pepper recipe.

• Easily create a vegan version of the recipe with slight changes to the ingredients.

Essential Tools For Making Purple Bell Pepper Recipes:

Here are some equipment suggestions for making your cooking smoother.

Immersion Blender:

An immersion blender is a handy kitchen appliance for making puree vegetables and fruits faster. It can be used in many ways with multiple speed options. Grab one today.

Salad Spinner:

A salad spinner helps you to handle your green vegetables and fruits in a hassle-free way. You can wash, dry, strain, or defrost with it. 

Nonstick Skillet:

Are you missing a nonstick skillet in your kitchen? A nonstick skillet will make your cooking so much easier. Enjoy stir-frying, sauteing, or simmering in it.

Wrapping Up:

Our purple bell pepper recipes are versatile and very simple to make. These are low in calories and full of nutrients. You’ll experience restaurant-quality dishes at home following them.

Hope you have enjoyed our healthy recipes made with purple bell peppers. Tried to make cooking with purple bell pepper easier for you. Which one is your favorite? Start with making your favorite one. Best of luck.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are some frequently asked questions about purple bell peppers.

1. Why Cook with Purple Bell Peppers?

Purple bell pepper comes in a bright greenish-purple color with numerous health benefits. This creates an amazing color contrast when used in recipes. Being naturally sweet and tangy they offer so many fresh flavors and complement a good variety of dishes. Purple capsicums are fiber-rich and full of vitamins and antioxidants.

2. Can You Use Purple Bell Peppers in Traditional Bell Pepper Recipes?

Purple bell peppers have little difference in flavor with the other bell peppers. These can be substituted for any other bell peppers in recipes. Eat them as a salad, or use them as spreads, cooked in pasta, or sauteed with mixed vegetables. These are great in so many ways.

3. What Are The Storage Ideas for Fresh Purple Bell Peppers?

Have abundant fresh purple bell peppers on hand? Worry not. These can be stored easily and eaten for months. You can store bell peppers in many ways, depending on your expected shelf life and usage plans.

• If you will use your purple bell peppers within 5 days, leave them out over the counter at room temperature.Transfer them to a produce bag and leave them on a dry countertop.

• Wipe off any moisture from the pepper skin. Place them in a mesh bag and store in the refrigerator for one week.

• Remove the stem and the top of the peppers. Dice or slice the peppers as you like. Put them in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for 6 months.

• Also, you may opt for pickling and canning to preserve them longer.

4. What Is The Flavor Profile of Purple Bell Peppers?

To me, purple bell peppers are the most good-looking in the bell pepper family. They have a crunchy texture with sweet and slightly tangy flavors. They also have a bitter berry-like aftertaste. The pepper walls are thick which makes them less juicy.