Easy Roasted Peppers Recipe
Not sure what to do with your bounty of fresh bell peppers? We've got you covered with this easy roasted peppers recipe. It's simple, it's tasty, and it's oh-so versatile.
How to Buy Bell Peppers
When you're shopping for bell peppers, opt for ones that are firm and feel heavy for their size. Their color (whether it's red, green, or yellow) should be vibrant and rich. Avoid peppers with shriveled skin, bruising, or soft spots.
How to Roast Peppers
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you roast peppers:
- Cut: Use a sharp knife to cut the washed peppers into quarters.
- Seed: Remove and discard the seeds and membranes.
- Roast: Arrange the quartered peppers on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven until the skin blisters.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and cover. Allow the peppers to cool until they're safe to touch.
- Peel: Use your fingers to peel the roasted bell peppers. The skins should easily slip off.
How to Use Roasted Peppers
There are plenty of delicious ways to put these easy roasted peppers to good use. For instance:
- Toss them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a quick and easy appetizer.
- Stir them into meaty pasta sauces for a fun burst of flavor.
- Fold them into scrambled eggs or omelets for a pop of nutrient-rich flavor and color.
- Make roasted red pepper soup.
- Use them as a unique pizza topping.
Can You Freeze Roasted Peppers?
Yes! Freezing is a great way to preserve roasted peppers. Arrange the roasted, sliced peppers on a baking sheet and flash freeze so they don't clump together. Once they're frozen, transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag. Wrap in foil for extra protection against freezer burn. Freeze flat for up to six months.
Ingredients
- 6 medium red bell peppers
Directions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500F (260C).
- Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes.
- Place the peppers skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the skin blisters and turns black.
- Remove from the oven and transfer peppers to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Peel and discard the skins. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 55
- Total Fat: 1g (1% DV)
- Sodium: 7mg (0% DV)
- Total Carbohydrate: 11g (4% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (13% DV)
- Protein: 2g (4% DV)
- Vitamin C: 228mg (253% DV)
- Calcium: 13mg (1% DV)
- Iron: 1mg (4% DV)
- Potassium: 377mg (8% DV)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments
WELY
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
I freeze the roasted peppers in small amounts wrapped in Saran, then in a Ziploc, and use them all year.
Jan
05/01/2012 10:41:56 AM
I use the sweet, multicolored mini-peppers. Wash them and roast without removing seeds or membranes. They are perfect right out of the oven, no need to peel. Depending on your taste you might want to add a touch of salt. They are ready to eat or use in other recipes. (of course do not use or eat the stem.)
Charliegirl
12/16/2013 05:55:04 PM
Excellent results. Very easy to do. The reviewer who ended up with dried up peppers probably left them too long in the oven. Since the peppers are quartered before being put in the oven, I only needed to cook them for about 20 minutes. The skin got scorched and the peppers were juicy and tender. The roasted peppers were put in a container immersed in garlic and olive oil. They can keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So good with crusty bread!
sassyani2000
12/22/2011 05:12:13 AM
This is an easy recipe that is also amazingly delicious! A few changes: 1. This recipe is not restricted to just red bell peppers, I like to use red, yellow and orange-it makes a very colorful combination. 2. I don't cut them before I cook. Once they're roasted, the seeds come right out. 3. I actually love the taste of the skin, so I don't cook these quite as long, and instead just cut them up with the skins on. A wonderful recipe, and always a huge success at parties!
Allrecipes Community
12/22/2011 05:12:13 AM
This is an easy recipe that is also amazingly delicious! A few changes: 1. This recipe is not restricted to just red bell peppers, I like to use red, yellow and orange-it makes a very colorful combination. 2. I don't cut them before I cook. Once they're roasted, the seeds come right out. 3. I actually love the taste of the skin, so I don't cook these quite as long, and instead just cut them up with the skins on. A wonderful recipe, and always a huge success at parties!
Beverly McNulty
03/14/2017 05:43:07 PM
I have been using the broiler for years to blister my peppers. The oven method much easier. After cooking I marinate peppers with salt, pepper , garlic and olive oil. As usual very good. Thanks for the tip on using the oven for roasting.
mam5016
02/10/2012 09:04:23 AM
I used the broiler and roasted the peppers whole, wrapped in the foil I roasted them on until cool, then removed the seeds and skin easily. I like my method better b/c the peppers keep a lot of there oils and don't get dried out but this recipes is good also.
tcasa
09/09/2023 07:22:44 PM
Great cooking method. Used peppers from our garden. A little bland, added olive oil & balsamic vinegar then served with cracker’s & cheese.
Maviro
09/02/2019 08:22:49 PM
Roasted several pounds of my garden pepper harvest. They turned out excellent! Moist and full of flavor. Will freeze a majority of them but looking forward to a roast pepper, eggplant and tomato salad with dinner tonight
donna holter
06/19/2017 06:25:46 PM
I do mine on my outdoor grill put them in a paper bag coo and peel much cheaper than buying them at the store Red peppers are very cheap at the end of the garden season at the farmers market
StickySue
09/12/2014 01:24:18 PM
this was okay be cause clean up is going to be a pain. Next time I will use some foil for easy clean up! How ever I roasted some garlic as well as the peppers. Just watched the garlic more closely. Thanks, Happy Cooking!
SassyMead5375
03/01/2024 12:29:17 AM
Skin did not come off like the recipe says,Skin did not come off like the recipe says big waste of time and money
Raymond Edwards
09/23/2023 07:26:06 PM
Bro, zero regrets — tastes insane.
Jeff Pozin
04/28/2023 05:53:06 AM
Easy. Delicious. Simple.
RusticNaan7469
10/29/2022 02:50:46 PM
I like to add roasted peppers to sandwiches of cold cuts, delicious.
Tammi SwaderPierce
03/22/2020 12:39:32 PM
Yes I will make again that's for sure
Garda
12/13/2019 11:29:00 PM
Easiest peppers I’ve ever made
Kelly
05/19/2019 08:11:28 PM
Worked just great for me.
Lee Bagley
11/11/2018 11:10:42 PM
I did not make any changes - the brown paper bag for cooling worked perfectly!
Kristi Conley
10/04/2018 05:33:41 PM
I had some red and yellow peppers that would have gone bad in a few days, so I did this immediately. My house smells awesome and they came out beautifully. Not dried out at all.