If you are someone who doesn’t like bell peppers because of their pungency, don’t worry. Today, TasteVN will take you into the kitchen to showcase 3 grilled dishes with bell peppers that are incredibly simple yet delicious and unique. It’s sure to win over even the pickiest eaters!
1. Grilled Bell Pepper with Eggs
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Bell Pepper with Eggs Serves 2
Bell peppers 3 pieces (red/ green/ yellow) Tomato 1 piece Button mushrooms 50 gr Mozzarella cheese 20 gr Cheddar cheese 20 gr Vegetable oil 20 ml Egg yolks 3 pieces Green onions 2 stalks Salt 3 teaspoons Bacon 20 gr Pepper 3 teaspoons Garlic powder 3 teaspoons
How to choose fresh and delicious eggs
- Choose eggs with thick shells, not too large; they are usually fresher than those with thin, large shells.
- If you notice that the egg shell is too smooth and shiny, those are eggs that have been stored for a long time, which can negatively affect health when consumed.
- For eggs with hard outer shells, check for a thin layer of powder surrounding the shell; if present, it indicates fresh eggs.
- To check if the egg is still fresh, gently shake it. If there is no movement, the egg is fresh; if there is strong movement, the egg is old.
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How to make Grilled Bell Peppers with Eggs
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the bell peppers, let them dry, then cut them in half and remove all the seeds and insides.
Wash the tomatoes and mushrooms, let them dry, and chop them finely.
Cut the bacon into small pieces about 1 – 2cm.
Tip: You can briefly fry the bacon before grilling to create a crispy texture, making the filling more interesting.
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Add ingredients
Use a brush to apply vegetable oil on the outside and inside of the bell pepper. Evenly coat each pepper with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Next, layer in the diced tomatoes, button mushrooms, chopped bacon, Mozzarella cheese, and Cheddar cheese inside the bell pepper. Gently pour the egg yolk on top to avoid breaking. Finally, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top.
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Bake the bell pepper
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius 10 minutes in advance.
Arrange the bell peppers on the baking tray and place them in the oven. Bake the peppers at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.
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Final product
The filling is rich with cheese and eggs, adding a bit of tomato and bacon helps balance the dish’s flavor, preventing it from being too greasy. When cut, you will see the cheese oozing out, which looks extremely appetizing.
2. Grilled bell pepper with cheese
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled bell pepper with cheese Serves 2
Bell pepper 500 gr Mozzarella cheese 100 gr Ricotta cheese 100 gr
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Tools needed
Oven or charcoal grill, knife, cutting board,…
How to make Grilled bell pepper with cheese
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Prepare the bell pepper
Wash the bell pepper thoroughly, drain, then use a knife to cut off the stem. Next, carve a round hole where the stem was cut off, removing all the seeds and pulp inside. Then cut in half.
Note: If you buy small bell peppers, just cut off the stem and remove the seeds.
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Add ingredients
The cheese should be cut into small sticks about 2cm long and then placed inside the bell pepper.
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Grill the bell pepper
Place the grill over the pre-prepared charcoal stove. Next, place the bell pepper on top, grilling over medium heat for 20 – 30 minutes, until you see the outer skin of the bell pepper shrink, the cheese melt, and turn a beautiful golden color, then it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Grilled bell peppers with cheese have a sweet and mild flavor. Accompanied by the creamy richness of melted cheese, it helps to reduce the pungent smell of the bell peppers, which is sure to satisfy you.
3. Grilled Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice For 2 people
Bell pepper 1 piece (green/red) White rice 200 gr Corn 40 gr Mozzarella cheese 2 slices Ketchup 2 tablespoons Pepper 1 teaspoon
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Tools Needed
Oven, aluminum foil, knife,…
How to Make Grilled Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice
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Prepare the Bell Peppers
Wash the bell peppers, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and inner flesh.
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Mixing rice
Put the rice in a bowl. Then, gradually add 40g of sweet corn, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and 1 teaspoon of pepper into the bowl of rice. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
Tip: If you want the rice filling to be spicier, you can use chili sauce instead of ketchup.
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Stuffing
Scoop the mixed rice into the inside of the bell pepper. Finally, place slices of cheese on top.
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Roasting the bell pepper
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to stabilize the oven temperature before roasting.
Line the grill with aluminum foil to prevent the bell pepper skin from burning during roasting. Next, place the bell peppers on top and put them in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 – 30 minutes.
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Final Product
The sweetness of corn, the mild spiciness of bell pepper, and a bit of creaminess from cheese combined with the rice when grilled make the dish both unique and appealing.
Tips for Successful Execution
You can use types of cheese like Mozzarella, Cheddar, Parmesan,… depending on your preference. You can find various types of cheese at supermarkets or stores selling baking ingredients to ensure quality, or you can make it at home as well.
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How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- You should choose those with a shiny, smooth, thick skin, fresh green stems that are firmly attached to the body, feel firm in hand, and have bright colors. These will be the fresh and nutritious bell peppers.
- Avoid buying soft, mushy bell peppers with dark spots, dull colors, and cracks as these are spoiled and lack many nutrients.
- There are two types of bell peppers: male and female. If the bottom of the fruit has 4 bumps, it’s a female pepper; if it has 3, it’s a male. The female fruit usually tastes sweet and is often eaten raw, while the male one is more sour and used for cooking dishes like stir-fried dishes, grilled dishes,…
Health benefits of bell peppers
- Enhances vision
- Prevents anemia
- Reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
- Helps you sleep well and stabilizes your mood.
- Supports weight loss and stimulates the digestive system.
- Brightens and increases skin elasticity.
- Reduces hair loss and strengthens hair.
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Hope this article will help you add more to your cooking notebook 3 roasted bell pepper dishes that are delicious, appealing, and good for health. Wish you success in your cooking!
*Refer to images and recipes from 3 YouTube channels: Scrumptious, FOGO Charcoal and TasteShare
