Recipe: Roasted Mini Peppers (2024)

What is it about a roasted vegetable that makes it taste so good? Raw veggies are great, and so are sauteed. But when you roast a vegetable something really special happens! They’re savory-sweet, a tiny bit crunchy and just a touch smoky…I could eat them like candy! It occurred to me that there must be a scientific reason for that, so I took a little time and looked it up. Sure enough, I found some answers at the Care2 website, in the healthy living section.

It turns out that roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. The smoky flavor of slightly blackened vegetables only adds to the delightful flavor! In addition to that, according to the article roasting certain vegetables actually increases the bioavailability of their nutrients, which means that your body can more easily use them. When you cook vegetables in water, it leaches away the minerals and vitamins and they end up floating around in the water, rather than staying in the vegetable. So unless you’re up for drinking the water in which you boiled those Brussels sprouts, you’re much better off roasting them. Besides, they just taste so much better that way!

Mini peppers are a wonderful food to eat roasted, and they go so well in so many different things! Sprinkled on a salad, tossed in scrambled eggs, stirred in pasta, or served in soup, topping a burger or smothering a broiled chicken breast…they add so much flavor (and color) to so many things! You can roast a lot of them when they’re in season and freeze them for later, they freeze well and will be just as delicious and colorful a few months from now.

To make the peppers, just wash some fresh organic mini peppers. Farmer’s markets are a great place to find these peppers, I have friends who schedule a few days each year to roast many pounds of fresh peppers that they buy from a local farmer at the peak of the season. It’s become a tradition, and they have beautiful roasted peppers ready in the freezer all year long. So tasty! I found an easy recipe for roasted mini peppers at the Lady Behind the Curtain blog, and before long I had a tray of peppers roasting in the oven and my whole house smelled amazing.

Just wash the peppers and cut the tops off, then split them in half. You don’t really have to do either of these things, but I figure that I’m going to be using most of my peppers in recipes (rather than eating them plain) so I’ll eventually need to cut them anyway. Toss the peppers with a little bit of olive oil, and then spread them in a single layer on a parchment lined pan.

Roast them for twenty minutes at 400 degrees, then turn them over and roast the other side for another twenty minutes. So easy! They’ll be browned on both sides with slightly blackened edges, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor. Let them cool off, and then freeze them. Or, eat a ton of them and freeze the tiny amount left over…whatever happens to happen in your kitchen. I’m not saying what happened in mine…but it’s entirely possible that fewer peppers than planned made it as far as the freezer. Next time, I’ll roast twice as many!

Yield: 6

Roasted Mini Peppers

I could eat these Roasted Mini Peppers by the handful - they are almost like candy. So good and so easy to make.

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time40 minutes

Total Time55 minutes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. As it's heating, wash the peppers and pat them dry.
  2. Cut off the stems, then slice the peppers in half lengthwise. Put them in a bowl, and drizzle the olive or coconut oil over them.
  3. Toss them with the oil, making sure the peppers are evenly covered.
  4. Spread the peppers on a parchment-lined pan in single layer, making sure that there's space between the peppers.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn the peppers over and roast for another 20 minutes. They should be browned on both sides, with a little blackening on the edges.
  6. Allow them to cool off and then freeze them, or refrigerate them if you'll be eating them within a few days.

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Recipe: Roasted Mini Peppers (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to take the seeds out of mini peppers? ›

While you can take out the seeds of mini peppers, you don't need to. The whites and seeds in the peppers are edible and due to their size, it's a smaller amount of seeds vs regular bell peppers. Roasting the peppers makes the whites and seeds soft so I like to eat them whole.

What is the difference between mini sweet peppers and bell peppers? ›

Super sweet and super tiny, Mini Sweet Peppers are sweeter than your average Bell Pepper, packing a flavor as bright and vibrant as their colors. Ranging from red, orange, and yellow, Mini Sweet Peppers add the ideal amount of color, flavor, crunch, and nutrition to your meals.

How do you eat mini peppers? ›

You can eat mini sweet peppers just like you would eat something like baby carrots. Just dunk them in things like hummus, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing and gobble them up. We like to roast them in the oven sometimes for extra flavor and to switch things up.

Do you have to cut mini peppers? ›

Cutting mini bell peppers is necessary for various reasons. It helps remove the stem and seeds, making them easier to cook or incorporate into recipes.

What color mini pepper is the sweetest? ›

Red bell peppers, which are the most nutrient-dense, also contain lycopene. As bell peppers ripen, they get sweeter. Green bell peppers are slightly bitter and the least sweet, while red bell peppers are the sweetest.

What are mini peppers good for? ›

Nutrition Benefits and Certifications

Due to their low-sodium nature, Mini Sweet Peppers may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Most importantly, they contain no saturated fat or cholesterol—factors which may help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Which color bell pepper is the healthiest? ›

Red peppers pack the most nutrition, because they've been on the vine longest. Bell peppers come in a range of colors, including red (the sweetest), orange, yellow, and green. Green peppers are harvested earlier before they have a chance to turn yellow, orange, and then red.

Can I freeze mini sweet peppers? ›

There's no need to blanch peppers before freezing. The purpose of blanching is often to retain color, an issue peppers do not have when subjected to freezing. Blanching cut peppers will also mute their flavor. Keep in mind that very small peppers can simply be frozen whole in an airtight container.

How do you eat mini sweet peppers as a snack? ›

How To Eat Mini Sweet Peppers
  1. Eat Them Raw. Sliced into strips and eaten raw, these peppers make a satisfying snack. ...
  2. Use Them in Place of Tortilla Chips. ...
  3. Top Them with Cream Cheese. ...
  4. Throw Them Into Stir Fry. ...
  5. Dehydrate Them and Make a Powder. ...
  6. Pickle Them. ...
  7. Add them to Salsa or Guacamole. ...
  8. Roast Them.
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Are mini peppers healthy? ›

HEALTH BENEFITS:

They have antioxidant properties. High content of Vitamin C. The mini peppers are a high-fiber food, in addition is low in calories.

Can you eat mini peppers raw? ›

Mini, sweet and ready to eat.

These bright, vine-ripened peppers have very few seeds, so they're a great snack option that's quick and easy. Super crunchy and loaded with natural sugars, they're as delicious raw as they are on the grill.

Can dogs have mini sweet peppers? ›

Red, green, orange, and yellow bell peppers are all safe for dogs to eat, though red bell peppers offer the most health benefits for dogs. While dog owners can safely give sweet peppers to their pets as an occasional dog treat, spicy peppers—such as chili peppers or jalapeños—are not safe for dogs.

Are mini peppers just small bell peppers? ›

Organic mini sweet peppers are closely related to the traditional bell pepper, but they are much smaller and have a sweeter flavor and crunchier texture. These peppers are typically available in vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds.

Is it OK to eat mini bell pepper seeds? ›

They are harmless. They do taste bitter though and the texture might ruin your dish. But if you accidentally eat a few don't worry about it. Nothing will happen to you if there are seeds of bell peppers when you cook.

Can you eat the seeds in small bell peppers? ›

Inside the pepper, you will find a cluster of small white seeds towards the stem end. Although these seeds are edible, they are typically discarded because they are slightly bitter. All varieties of bell pepper are satisfyingly crispy, although they do vary slightly in flavor depending on their color.

Can you grow mini peppers from their seeds? ›

To grow mini peppers from seeds, you'll want to start them indoors as early as 12 weeks before the final frost of the year. You'll need small containers with good drainage. Fill each pot with potting soil and plant the seeds half an inch deep with 1 to 3 seeds per container.

Can you leave seeds in peppers? ›

So it is better to remove, but you can leave them in as they are non toxic. Is it good to eat the seeds of peppers? Eating the seeds of peppers is a common practice in many cuisines around the world, and it can add both flavor and heat to your dishes.

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