Easy and simply delicious Caspsicum recipes to make

Cooking with Capsicum: Recipes to Try

Capsicum, also known as bell pepper, is a colourful and versatile ingredient that can add flavour, texture, and nutrition to any dish. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian, meat-based, or gluten-free recipe, capsicum can be incorporated into a variety of dishes, from appetisers and main courses to breakfast and snacks. In this article, we'll explore some of the best capsicum recipes from myfoodbook recipe partners.

Bolognese Baked Capsicums

These Bolognese-baked capsicums are a fun and tasty twist on the classic pasta dish. Filled with beef mince, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, and oregano, these capsicums are baked until tender and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Capsicum, Tomato, and Chicken with Chorizo

This flavourful and colourful dish combines chicken, chorizo, capsicum, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes for a hearty meal that's perfect for dinner or lunch. Seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, this dish is garnished with fresh parsley and served with rice or crusty bread.

Chorizo and Roasted Capsicum Pull-Apart

This pull-apart bread is a fun and easy appetiser that's perfect for a game night or a casual dinner party. Made with sliced chorizo, roasted capsicum, grated mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, this bread is wrapped in foil and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Red Capsicum and Ham Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

This gluten-free quiche is packed with flavour and nutrition thanks to its sweet potato crust and red capsicum filling. Made with grated sweet potato, eggs, salt and pepper, the crust is filled with sliced red capsicum, shaved ham, eggs, milk, and grated cheese. Baked until golden brown and bubbly, this quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Tomato and Capsicum Pan Eggs

These pan eggs are a healthy and delicious breakfast option that can be made in minutes. Made with eggs, cherry tomatoes, sliced capsicum, olive oil, salt, and pepper, these eggs are cooked in a frying pan until the whites are set and the yolks are runny. Served with crusty bread or toast, these pan eggs are perfect for busy weekdays or lazy week-night dinners.

Roasted Capsicum and Eggplant Pizza Scrolls

These pizza scrolls are a fun and tasty snack or lunch option that can be made ahead and frozen for later. Made with puff pastry, roasted capsicum, eggplant, garlic, pizza sauce, and grated cheese, these scrolls are rolled up, sliced, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. Served with a side salad or a bowl of soup, these pizza scrolls are perfect for picnics, lunch boxes, or movie nights.

Honey Soy Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

These skewers are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy capsicum, chicken, and vegetables. Marinated in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and olive oil, the chicken and vegetables are threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred and tender. Served with rice, salad, or grilled bread, these skewers are perfect for summer barbecues or indoor grilling.

Hopefully you now have some great ideas for using the versatile and delicious capsicum as an ingredient in a variety of dishes from appetisers to easy, healthy dinners. Enjoy more recipes made with capsicum below...