This dish is found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Bell peppers are filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes ground meat, then baked or simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.
This Italian dish features sautéed bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes cooked in olive oil. It can be served as a side dish, condiment, or topping for bruschetta.
A popular spread in Balkan cuisine, ajvar is made from roasted red peppers, garlic, and eggplant. It is often enjoyed as a dip or spread and pairs well with bread or grilled meats.
Hailing from the Basque region of France, piperade is a dish made with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and sometimes eggs. It is often served as a side dish or as a base for poached eggs.
While not exclusively made with bell peppers, they are often included in the vegetable medley served with shawarma. The bell peppers add a sweet and savory element to the grilled or roasted meat.
In Mexican cuisine, chiles rellenos are large, mild chili peppers, often poblanos, stuffed with cheese or meat, then battered and fried. They are sometimes served with a tomato-based sauce.
This Vietnamese salad features thinly sliced bell peppers along with green mango, shrimp, herbs, and a sweet and sour dressing. It's a refreshing and vibrant dish.
A Macedonian dish, piperki fileni involves grilling or roasting bell peppers and then marinating them in a mixture of garlic, vinegar, and oil. It's a simple yet flavorful side dish.