bell pepper

noun

Definition of bell pepper

: sweet pepper especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden, 8–10 minutes. — Bon Appetit, "Plantain and Lamb Casserole," 19 Mar. 2018 Frozen diced onion and green bell pepper can be used instead of fresh onion and pepper. — Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, "These tasty enchiladas take only 5 minutes in the microwave | Miami Herald," 19 Feb. 2018 Add garlic, onions and bell pepper and saute until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 5 minutes. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Pressure cooker marinara: Make 'slow-cooked' red gravy in 45 minutes," 5 Feb. 2018 Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 10 minutes. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Spicy Corn Relish," 11 July 2018 For the bell peppers, roughly chop half of each one and add to the food processor. — Susan Selasky, ajc, "5 recipes to cool things down on hot days," 3 July 2018 Cut the sides off the bell pepper and thinly slice with a chef knife. — Jose Cuadros, Philly.com, "Healthy family recipe: Salmon en papillote," 29 June 2018 Cut red bell peppers in half and remove the core and seeds. — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, "How to Roast Red Peppers at Home Like a Minor Character on 'The Sopranos'," 2 June 2018 Note: To roast the bell peppers, position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element; preheat the broiler. — Joe Yonan, The Seattle Times, "Vegetarian (or vegan) guests for Thanksgiving? Serve them this beauty," 13 Nov. 2018

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