Try our seriously simple pepper recipes for a colourful family meal.

Colourful and delicious, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tomatoes-peppers/asda-extra-special-sweet-pointed-peppers-colours-may-vary/41692?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">peppers</a> are perfect at bringing a subtle sweetness to pep up savoury dishes every time. Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C (even better than oranges), so get cooking and dazzle your taste buds with these mixed pepper recipes that celebrate this summery veggie.
Peppers are a mainstay in dishes all around the world. Thinly slice and sauté your peppers into soups, pasta sauces or shakshuka for a burst of flavour and colour. Enjoy them raw for a refreshing crunch in summer salads or serve them whole as crudités with a dollop of houmous for a delightful appetiser. If you’ve got peppers sitting at the back of your fridge, try one of our simple pepper recipes below to bring new life to this humble veggie.

<h2>HAM FRITTATA WITH RICOTTA AND RED PEPPER PESTO&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 400 cals, Low Saturates
Don’t let those leftover orzo packets collect at the back of your kitchen cupboard. Put them to good use in this simple frittata recipe alongside cooked ham and peppers, stirring through our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pesto/asda-ricotta-red-pepper-pesto/910000418780?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">ricotta and red pepper pesto</a>. Delicious served hot from the oven or cold for lunch the next day.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>EASY MACKEREL &amp; RED PEPPER PASTA&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 20 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Low Saturates, Low Salt
Rich and creamy, this quick mackerel pasta recipe will be your go-to dinner when you’re in a rush. Toss wholewheat fusilli through a fresh pasta sauce made from peppers, cherry tomatoes, crème fraîche and flaky <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mackerel-sardines/asda-skinless-boneless-mackerel-fillets-in-a-rich-tomato-sauce-125-g/23699431?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">mackerel</a>, then top with fresh parsley and sunflower seeds. Sometimes the best pasta dishes are the simplest.&nbsp;


<h2>QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Low Saturates, Low Salt, Under 450 cals, Vegetarian
If you’re looking for a healthy vegetarian dinner, stuffed peppers are an easy winner. We recommend roasting the bell peppers for 20 minutes without the filling first to make them tender. This recipe opts for nutty <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dried-pulses-lentils-couscous/asda-quinoa-300-g/910001794224?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">quinoa</a>, fresh lemon, hard cheese, herby pesto and a spoonful of ricotta with a crunchy topping of nuts and seeds.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>MIXED PEPPER SHAKSHUKA&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Under 300 cals, Vegetarian
A rich tomato and pepper sauce forms the base of this colourful dish. Adding eggs helps make shakshuka a popular brunch recipe outside of its homelands in Northern Africa and the Middle East. Prep your tortilla chips from scratch by cutting leftover wraps into triangles and baking them before dunking into the golden yolks.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED RED PEPPERS&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 200 cals, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Take inspiration from North African flavours with these easy vegan stuffed peppers. Hollow out the peppers and stuff with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/savoury-rice-cous-cous/asda-spicy-vegetable-cous-cous/1000119739194?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">spice-infused couscous</a> and veggies, then roast until tender. Make it a meal with a refreshing leafy green salad or grilled seasonal veggies on the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>MUSSELS WITH TOMATO AND RED PEPPER&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 350 cals, Low Fat, Low Salt
<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-prawns-seafood/asda-mussels-400-g/910000462306?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">Mussels</a> make an impressive dinner party appetiser or light summer dinner. Start by cooking down your peppers to maximise the sweet flavours of the sauce before adding the tomatoes and mussels. Keep some crusty bread close by for mopping up afterwards. Think comfort food without the heaviness.


<h2>ROASTED RED PEPPER &amp; TOMATO SOUP&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins Recipe info: Under 250 cals, Vegetarian
Forget standing over a hot stove while your pot simmers away – let your oven do the heavy lifting with this delicious pepper and tomato soup recipe. For this soul-soothing summer, simply roast your veggies to intensify the natural sweetness then blitz with stock until smooth before ladling into bowls.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>CHORIZO COD WITH PEA AND POTATO SMASH&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 400 cals
Elevate the humble traybake dinner into something exquisite with this easy baked cod recipe. Tender <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-fish-fillets/asda-4-cod-fillets-360-g/1000383179175?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Livinghttps://groceries.asda.com/product/frozen-fish-fillets/asda-4-cod-fillets-360-g/1000383179175?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">cod fillets</a> are nestled among vibrant roasted peppers, onions and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chorizo-salami-hams/asda-extra-special-spanish-chorizo-picante/910000460086?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">smoky chorizo</a> with fluffy, herby mashed potatoes on the side. Dinner doesn't get much easier and more impressive than this.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>RATATOUILLE ROTOLO&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 5 Ready in: 5 hrs, including cooking time Recipe info: 4 of your 5-a-day, Under 350 cals, Low Salt
They say never judge a book by its cover, but we promise this rotolo pasta bake looks as good as it tastes. Cook your ratatouille gently over several hours for maximum flavour from those veggies, then top it with rolled <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/fresh-pasta/asda-fresh-egg-lasagne-sheets-serves-6/1000219746243?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">lasagne sheets</a> stuffed with cheese and spinach. This is restaurant-worthy indulgence, perfect for impressing your dinner guests.&nbsp;


<h2>SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 4 hours 15 mins Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Under 450 cals, Low Fat, Low Salt
Your relaxed Saturday night in just got even better with this sweet and sour chicken. Ditch the takeout menus and let your slow cooker be your hero. Succulent <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-thighs-drumsticks/asda-succulent-boneless-chicken-thigh-fillets/1000271205995?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">chicken thighs</a> simmer away with peppers and pineapple in a tangy, sweet sauce, all while you kick back and relax. This budget-friendly fakeaway recipe is perfect for satisfying those cravings without breaking the bank.&nbsp;


<h2>CORSICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN STEW&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hr Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 250 cals, Low Saturates
This light summery stew will transport you to the sunny shores of Corsica, with melt-in-the-mouth <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-thighs-drumsticks/asda-succulent-boneless-chicken-thigh-fillets/1000271205995?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">chicken thighs</a> and sweet peppers. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, bread or couscous to soak up all those bold Mediterranean flavours.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>CLASSIC CHILLI CON CARNE&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 1 hour Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Low Salt
Crank up the flavour of your family favourite with this next-level chilli con carne. We’re talking a spicy meat sauce with beef, onions and peppers using two secret weapons: dark chocolate and Worcestershire sauce. Don’t forget to pile on the toppings like a dollop of crème fraîche, coriander and a squeeze of lime.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>SEARED STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI VEG&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 25 mins Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Under 450 cals, Low Saturates, Low Salt
You might prefer steak cooked your way, but as the masters of fire cooking, everyone should try it South American-style at least once. Smother rainbow-roasted veggies (use whatever you’ve got – we added peppers, mushrooms and Tenderstem broccoli) and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/beef-steaks-sauces/asda-medallion-beef-steaks/910000993438?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">succulent steak</a> in chimichurri, a spicy, herby sauce that gives each bite a real kick.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>ROASTED VEGETABLE QUICHE&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 9 Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins Recipe info: Under 350 cals, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Got a picnic on the cards? Get your baking game on with this vegetable quiche recipe with a simple homemade pastry case and a filling packed with courgettes, peppers and cheese. The best part? Box up any leftover slices for lunch the next day.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>SPICY COUS COUS MUFFINS&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 12 Ready in: 40 mins Recipe info: Under 150 cals, Low Fat, Low Saturates, Low Salt, Low Sugar, Vegetarian
Chilli, coriander and cumin give these savoury muffins a real kick while adding <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/savoury-rice-cous-cous/ainsley-harriott-roasted-vegetable-cous-cous/910003104881?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_pepper-recipes&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">couscous</a> keeps them fluffy and chopped pepper gives just a touch of sweetness. Great for a light, on-the-go breakfast or as a lunchbox snack.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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15 Ways With Peppers

By Asda Good Living,31st May 2024

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