Recipe: Roasted Mini Peppers (2024)

FAQs

How long to roast peppers in the oven at 400 degrees? ›

Oven Roasting: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay whole peppers out, stems pointing sideways. Place sheet pan in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, rotate each pepper a half turn using the tongs and place the pan back in the oven for another 20 minutes.

You can use mini sweet peppers the same way you would bell peppers, but their extra sweet flavor makes them an arguably better addition to recipes than their larger counterparts! Read on to check out some of our favorite ways to use mini sweet peppers in your kitchen.

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.

Simply preheat your oven to 200°F and lay your peppers out on a baking sheet. I like the perforated type for better air flow and more even drying. No need to slice your peppers ahead of time. Just place them in whole, stem and all, then watch them dry out over the next few hours.

Place peppers cut-side down on parchment paper. (Alternatively, rub a small amount of olive oil on the sheet tray.) Place pan in the oven for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the skin is blistery and charred. Don't be impatient here: If the skin isn't blistery enough, the peppers will be difficult to peel.

Roast at 450 for at least 30 minutes (maybe 35-40 depending on your oven). The peppers are done when they're slightly collapsed and charred on the edges. Let peppers cool, and use immediately or store in glass in the fridge until ready to use.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

The mini peppers are a high-fiber food, in addition is low in calories.

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.

Nutritional Benefits of Bell Peppers

The low carbohydrate count makes green bell peppers a great choice for those who have diabetes and need to manage their blood glucose (blood sugar). One cup of green bell pepper also has vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B6.

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.

Bell peppers also provide the antioxidant quercetin, which may reduce inflammation associated with chronic diseases like diabetes ( 36 , 37 ). Chili peppers contain sinapic acid and ferulic acid, which may reduce inflammation and support healthier aging ( 38 , 39 ).

Dogs can eat red peppers and other sweet bell peppers as a healthy natural treat on occasion. For smaller dogs, around 1-3 slices a day is about right. If you have a large dog, they can chomp through up to half a bell pepper a day, as long as you've removed the core and seeds.

Not Enough Sunlight

Pepper plants need plenty of sunlight to grow. It's that simple. Most pepper strains originated from areas with warmer climates, meaning they thrive off of lots of sunshine in order to fully develop. In fact, hot pepper plants generally require a minimum of 6-12 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Halving them is the preferred method, as it's best to get the fiddly prep done before cooking. Cut each pepper in half through the stalk, then remove the white membrane with a small serrated knife. Scoop the seeds out with a dessert spoon and discard.