A bag of mini sweet peppers

[Duer 157099]

From Costco, I just couldn't resist. There are red, yellow and orange peppers, and they're nice and sweet. I know they won't survive very long but the only thing I really wanted them for was to put in salads, but they won't last long enough to use them all up that way.

So. Other quick ideas? I don't want to stuff them with the typical beef/rice mixture as I've done that too recently.

And the flavors are so good, I'm not even sure I want to cook them at all.

What do you think?

They're like the fresh ones in this photo:

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[yellerpup]

1. I bought a bag for a party and still had too many left over for the two

of us to eat, so I pickled them. They are great to add a smoky flavor and fresh color to anything you want to prepare, hot or cold.

[Duer 157099]

3. I had thought about pickles

Now I just have to think about the right spice combo.

[The empressof all]

2. I love those peppers and pretty much go through a bag a week

I just cut the stems off and saute them in Olive Oil. Sometimes I saute them with onions.
I serve them on the side with steak or even with just grilled chicken or tossed with a pasta.

They are also great in stir fries. My favorite is to slice them into thin rings, saute them with onions, garlic and a bag of shredded cabbage. It's great combines with Morning Star Asian Patties and any spices of your choice.



I'm not such a fan of raw peppers so I prefer them cooked.

[Duer 157099]

4. I *do* have some shredded cabbage

I might be trying that tonight. Peppers, onion, garlic and cabbage, and some leftover chicken. Oyster sauce?

What's a good spice combo for that?

[The empressof all]

5. That would work

I'd double the garlic, combine the oyster sauce with broth and create a slurry with cornstarch to give it a bit of thickness. You could even add a bit of red pepper for some heat.

[Duer 157099]

10. Sounds like a plan

:thumbsup: :D

[grasswire]

6. ginger

and if you have sesame oil, a drizzle of that. and if you have sesame seeds or some nuts, that's very good too.

[Duer 157099]

8. Ah yes, the sesame. I love sesame oil and have plenty of seeds

I wanted to make tahini once but didn't have any sesame seeds, so after that I've always made sure I have plenty of sesame seeds around. Lightly toasted, yum!

This might go in the direction of a cashew chicken stir fry now that you mention it...

[grasswire]

11. last night I made a side stir fry...

...that was just halved baby carrots, garlic, some hot pepper flakes, and sesame oil and sesame seeds. Gee! Those baby carrots were just delicious. Never tasted so good.

[NJCher]

7. Put 'em on a sub

Also, how about filling with a cream cheese mixture and breading them.


Cher

[Duer 157099]

9. I had thought about cream cheese filling, like poppers

but wasn't sure if it would work as well with sweet peppers. Hmmm, even so, cream cheese and sweet peppers, what could be wrong about that? Oh, maybe on a bagel.

[MajorChode]

12. You can roast them over an open flame till black, then throw them in the freezer

When you get ready to use them, just thaw, peel off the skin, and enjoy.

If you have a dehydrator, you can also dry them. When you get ready to use them, just snip off the end with kitchen sheers, empty out the seeds, and cut them up into little pieces. They are great that way in salsas, stews, and all sorts of things.

[elleng]

13. DIP'em!

The colors always get me!

[Duer 157099]

14. Yum, good idea. What flavor dip?

I have sour cream and I have some plain yogurt.

Ranch dip? Green onion?

That's a good way to expedite a handful of them.

I do it for the vitamin C. Really. It's healthy.

[elleng]

15. Wish I had some around right now!

Any flavor/All flavors! Healthy and beautiful!

[pengillian101]

16. Lots of good suggestions!

I just made my first-ever jalapeno poppers today, that might work. They were fresh peppers filled with a mix of cream cheese, shredded co-jack cheese and Cajun seasoning - wrapped in bacon and baked. Delish!

Most of the time, I just freeze peppers whole and put them in while cooking foods like stews, chile, soup. I vacuum seal them. The texture is not the same as fresh, because they soften, but they actually work well that way for me.

Play with your food!

:-)

[Duer 157099]

17. Made a nice cashew chicken stir fry last night with a few of them

Was munching on some raw ones while doing so and decided that rest will have to be eaten raw. The flavor and CRUNCH is just sooo good.

Thanks for all the suggestions everybody!

[noamnety]

18. Try them on pizza.

I just had some of those same peppers sliced, sauteed and aput on a homemade pizza. Delicious.

Also if you come across "Ancient Sweets" as a pepper - try them.

[Duer 157099]

19. Here's a cool way to serve them with dip

just rinse them and then while they're on their side, insert a knife just below the stem and slice them lengthwise and then rotate 1/4 turn and repeat. You end up 1) not having to seed/rib/stem them and 2) they stay beautifully intact on a serving plate and 3) peel each of the 4 "petals" off and dip 'em into this dill garden dip I just made. Voila! All you're left holding is the stem with the seed pod still attached!

These are *so* good.

[Love Bug]

20. I would just chop up the extras and freeze them in freezer bags

Colored peppers are usually so cheap at the farmer's market I freeze the extras to use later in cooked dishes. I do the same with extra celery and onions, too.

[Duer 157099]

21. These are all gone now, and now I want more

I ended up eating most of them just raw with a yogurt/dill dip.

Looks like I may have to go to Costco tomorrow.

:D