How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Three large ziploc bags of slice red, yellow and green bell peppers on the counter.

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Freezing bell peppers is easy and a great way to use up your harvest, or stock up on extra when they're in season. Whether it's from the garden, or the farmer's market, having nutritious bell peppers sliced and ready to go in the freezer is so handy for lots of meals!

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Garden

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Meryl Downing

Equipment

freezer bags

Ingredients

bell peppers any amount

Instructions

Wash bell peppers under cold water and drain well in a colander.
Make 4 cuts around the stem, slicing off 4 segments of the flesh while leaving the seeds and ribs behind, still attached to the stem.
Slice the peppers and add to freezer bags. Don't overfill, allow to lay flat when zipped to they don't freeze in a large clump. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
Freeze for 6 months or more.

Notes

Don't Thaw to Use - Don't thaw peppers when you want to use them, cook them straight from frozen! Thawing bell peppers will be a wet mushy mess! Peppers are quick cooking and can be added frozen to skillet or right on a pizza!
Slice or Dice - Chop bell peppers in the size you plan to use them. If you freeze them sliced, you can always chop them smaller when they are frozen.
Any Color - Use any color or type of bell peppers, mixed or kept separate. Spicy peppers can be frozen in the same way.
Don't Overfill - Filling the bags too full can leave you with a clump of frozen peppers that is hard to use. Instead, fill them less full and lay them flat in the bag when freezing.
Ways to Use Frozen Bell Peppers - Used for fajitas, tacos, pizza, pasta, soup, chili, crockpot recipes, eggs or omelets.
Nutrition info is for 1 bell pepper.

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