How to cook peppers

Peppers, also known as bell peppers or sweet peppers, can be cooked in a variety of ways. Here are a few popular methods:

1. Roasting: Peppers can be roasted in the oven or on a grill. They can be halved and seeded, then drizzled with oil and seasoned before roasting. Roasting will bring out their natural sweetness and make them tender.

2. Grilling: Peppers can be grilled on a barbecue. They can be halved and seeded, then drizzled with oil and seasoned before grilling. Grilling will give them a smoky flavour and make them tender.

3. Sautéing: Peppers can be sliced and sautéed in a pan with oil and seasoning. Sautéing will bring out their natural sweetness and make them tender.

4. Stuffed: Peppers can be halved and seeded, then filled with a variety of ingredients such as ground meat, grains, or cheese, and baked in the oven.

5. Roasted pepper salad: Peppers can be roasted, peeled, and then mixed with other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and herbs to make a flavourful salad.

6. Pepper stir fry: Peppers can be sliced and added to a stir fry with other vegetables and meat or tofu, for a colourful and flavourful dish.

7. Pepper and eggplant dishes: Peppers can be sliced and added to dishes with eggplant, such as ratatouille, for a delicious and healthy dish

8. Pepper and rice dishes: Peppers can be sliced and added to dishes with rice, such as paella, for a delicious and healthy dish.