Have a jar of roasted red peppers in your pantry? We’ve got some incredible ideas and roasted red pepper recipes to inspire your next kitchen creation.
Jarred roasted red peppers just made one of the most underrated goods you have on-hand. Tender and naturally sweet, these colorful peppers deliver a burst of smoky sweetness to just about anything you create. It is super easy to cut the peppers into strips or chop them to add to salads, pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, pasta and egg dishes. Their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold flavor makes them the perfect ingredient to blend in sauces, soups, dressings, hummus dips and marinades. Jarred roasted red peppers make it easy to add a pop of color and smoky-sweet flavor to your dishes.
Sure, you can get out a lined baking sheet and roast the red peppers in the oven, and then pack them in olive oil… but why go through the hassle when you can pick up a jar or three at the grocery store?
Crostini just may be the most easy, yet elegant, app out there. The colors and fresh, flavorful appearance of the antipasti do the work here, so you can sit back and enjoy the company.
With just a few ingredients, including that jar of roasted red peppers in your pantry, you can create a simple crowd-pleasing antipasto to accent cheese plates and charcuterie boards.
Keep things fresh with this smoky-sweet pepper dip loaded with spices and big flavors. Serve it as an alternative to the standard dish of hummus alongside fresh-cut veggies and pita.
Looking for a party dip upgrade? Roasted cauliflower and roasted red peppers come together in this colorful antipasto dip.
Trade in your ordinary meatball appetizer for these Stuffed Pepper Meatballs. Starring roasted red peppers, nutty Romano cheese and Italian rice, this app is sure to impress any crowd.
For a roasted red pepper recipe that will soon become a pasta night favorite, look no further than this easy cheesy baked gnocchi pasta dish.
Featuring roasted red peppers, briny Calamata olives, tender artichokes and tangy feta cheese, this Greek-inspired baked chicken is ready to shake up your chicken dinner routine.
You’ve never had polenta like this. This five-star roasted red pepper recipe has it is a hearty, filling meal in a bowl, featuring Parmigiano-Reggiano, soft-boiled eggs, burst cherry tomatoes and roasted red peppers.
If you’re looking for a healthy way to use your jar of roasted red peppers, this farro grain bowl has it going on. We combine eggplant, roasted peppers and cherry tomatoes in a tangy red-wine vinaigrette to complement the chewy, nutty farro grains.
Use roasted red peppers to bring your grain bowls to life. We love pairing these smoky-sweet peppers with other Mediterranean ingredients like briny olives, earthy artichokes and olive oil dressings.
That jar of roasted red peppers in your pantry is ready to wow your dinner guests with this pasta recipe. Load up on veggies and our heart-healthy Whole-Wheat Pasta in this incredible pasta recipe dressed with a fragrant basil pesto sauce.
Use roasted red peppers to bring your grain bowls to life. We love pairing these smoky-sweet peppers with other Mediterranean ingredients like briny olives, earthy artichokes and olive oil dressings.
Roasted red peppers are an easy way to add a little oomph to your salads and this chickpea salad is no different. Dazzle your picnics and cookouts with a colorful bean salad loaded with best-loved Mediterranean ingredients.
This summer picnic pasta is a dreamy tribute to your favorite Greek flavors: briny olives, smoky-sweet roasted peppers, tangy feta and crisp veggies with a cool, creamy cucumber yogurt dressing.
Having a jar of roasted red peppers on-hand brings you one step closer to this incredible pasta dish. If you’re craving a loaded Italian pasta salad, this is it. And don’t forget that sweet basil pesto dressing!
Roasted red peppers are an easy way to upgrade sandwiches and paninis like this over-the-top chicken panini. Stacked with smoky-sweet roasted red peppers, basil pesto, provolone and peppery arugula, this Italian chicken panini is a lunch you won’t soon forget.
This turkey wrap goes above and beyond ordinary lunchtime eats. Loaded with marinated artichokes, sweet roasted peppers and earthy avocado… now that’s a wrap!
Give your homemade pizza pies a gourmet upgrade with the bold, bright and briny flavors of your favorite Mediterranean ingredients. DeLallo favorites like jarred roasted red peppers and our Pizza Dough Kit make it easy to create a pizzeria-style pizza at home.
This Greek-inspired pizza is a no-cook recipe and the perfect summertime treat. Using fresh naan as a pizza crust, pile on the olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese and sliced cucumber to create an unforgettable snack or light lunch.
Lasagna pizza? You heard us right. This unique roasted red pepper recipe features our No-Boil Lasagna Noodles along with your favorite pizza toppings for a quick-and-easy recipe everyone in the family will love.
This Greek-inspired pizza is a no-cook recipe and the perfect summertime treat. Using fresh naan as a pizza crust, pile on the olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese and sliced cucumber to create an unforgettable snack or light lunch.
Simply flavored with a combination of basil, garlic, onion, heavy cream and crispy pine nuts, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta sauce is the perfect match to glorious golden egg pasta. Top it off with salty, nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
This pasta dish is an entire meal: grilled chicken, plump potato gnocchi and baby spinach leaves tossed in a light and creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Top it off with fresh chopped basil and Pecorino Romano.
Rich, silky smooth and bursting with flavor, this creamy red pepper pasta sauce is sure to win a permanent spot on your recipe rotation. Instead of using cream cheese, we stir in heavy cream to round out the smoky-sweet red pepper flavor.
This pasta dish is an entire meal: grilled chicken, plump potato gnocchi and baby spinach leaves tossed in a light and creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Top it off with fresh chopped basil and Pecorino Romano.
This roasted red pepper recipe is a great weeknight meal idea. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious roasted pepper and spinach pasta dish that everyone is going to love.
Roasted red peppers are perfectly tender and easy to blend into a creamy vegan pasta sauce like this one. When you want a wholesome pasta dish made with just a few quality ingredients, try this rigatoni masterpiece.
This roasted red pepper recipe is a great weeknight meal idea. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious roasted pepper and spinach pasta dish that everyone is going to love.
Jarred roasted red peppers are exactly what they sound like: red bell peppers that are roasted until charred and blistered on the outside, then peeled to reveal the vegetable’s tender flesh. The peppers are shelf-stable because they’re packed in saltwater, which maintains their malleable texture but doesn’t impart too much salinity. Some bits of char may make it into the final jar, and the smoky flavor is certainly present. But the primary notes are of vegetal sweetness.
I became a roasted red pepper devotee when I worked in the test kitchen of a meal kit company. We only had so many ingredients to play with, so reusing the same staples was the name of the game. I spent months waltzing past the peppers in the pantry and toward ingredients I was more excited about—but pretty soon, I’d exhausted all other options and had to integrate them into my recipe development. I haven’t looked back since.
I buy whole-roasted red peppers rather than the presliced stuff—for versatility and also quality. Jarred strips can be a little stringy and slimy, while the whole peppers maintain their texture and shape even after I slice them myself. Additionally, when you start with a whole pepper, you can prep them however you want. By finely chopping them, you’ll create a paste that readily melts into sauces like this creamy vegan number or quick braises like these flavorful black beans. Cut into strips, as in this sheet-pan dinner, you breeze past any sautéing or roasting steps, straight to tender pieces. And whole peppers can be plopped right into a blender or food processor to blitz up a robust condiment, like spiced harissa or creamy labneh.
I tapped jarred roasted red peppers for this month’s Speedy Does It recipe: a one-skillet chicken dish that can move straight from the stove to the oven to the table. The peppers make up the base of a quick peperonata—a take on the stewy Italian condiment of peppers and onions that usually requires a longer sauté to break down the crunchy vegetables into a sweet, wilted tangle. Starting with the jarred peppers zooms you to the finish line. When the mixture is done, you’ll nestle in seared chicken and top the whole thing with Parmesan and basil. If roasted red peppers aren’t a pantry staple for you now, I promise, after this one, you’ll change your tune.
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This turkey wrap goes above and beyond ordinary lunchtime eats. Loaded with marinated artichokes, sweet roasted peppers and earthy avocado… now that’s a wrap!
This roasted red pepper recipe is a great weeknight meal idea. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious roasted pepper and spinach pasta dish that everyone is going to love.
Use roasted red peppers to bring your grain bowls to life. We love pairing these smoky-sweet peppers with other Mediterranean ingredients like briny olives, earthy artichokes and olive oil dressings.
Lasagna pizza? You heard us right. This unique roasted red pepper recipe features our No-Boil Lasagna Noodles along with your favorite pizza toppings for a quick-and-easy recipe everyone in the family will love.
Featuring roasted red peppers, briny Calamata olives, tender artichokes and tangy feta cheese, this Greek-inspired baked chicken is ready to shake up your chicken dinner routine.
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FAQ
How do you eat roasted red peppers from a jar?
Are roasted red peppers in a jar good for you?
What do jarred roasted red peppers taste like?
Do roasted red peppers in a jar go bad?
Do you need a jar of roasted red peppers?
Jarred roasted red peppers make it easy to add a pop of color and smoky-sweet flavor to your dishes. Sure, you can get out a lined baking sheet and roast the red peppers in the oven, and then pack them in olive oil… but why go through the hassle when you can pick up a jar or three at the grocery store? 1.
Which is better, green or red pepper?
Both are excellent foods to be part of a healthy diet. The specific choice of one or the other depends a lot on the objective. Both red and green peppers are a source of capsaicin, a phytochemical with beneficial health properties that improves neurological conditions, helps with weight loss and maintenance, glycemic control and insulin resistance.
What can I eat with a jar of red peppers?
The finished pie makes for a wonderful centerpiece for a special family meal. Roasted red peppers from a jar are combined with other pantry staples including canned garbanzo beans, quinoa, raisins, almonds, dried herbs and spices to create a deliciously hearty, well-balanced grain salad. Photo by lutzflcat.
Are roasted red peppers good?
Jarred or canned roasted red peppers are naturally sweet, perfectly tender, and full of flavor. They’re super easy to chop up into strips and add to a frittata, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. They’re perfect for blending into sauces and adding flavor to homemade hummus, too.