Definition of bell pepper
: sweet pepper;
especially
: a large bell-shaped sweet pepper
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Add bell pepper and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
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Thinly slice and stir-fry 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 onion, about 4 minutes.
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Add bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, jalapeño and black beans.
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Several ingredients appear in multiple recipes—sweet potato, kale, quinoa, white beans, snap peas, bell pepper, sunflower seeds, and fennel—plus some easy ingredient swaps (detailed below), all of which helps keep your grocery list short.
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Wooden Spoon Cut 4 bell peppers and 1 poblano chile in half lengthwise.
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Add the carrots, bell pepper and sugar-snap peas to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until brightly colored and crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Instant Pot variation Combine the bacon, onion, bell pepper, herbs and jalapeño in it.
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Add onion, bell pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to pot.
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First Known Use of bell pepper
1707
BELL PEPPER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bell pepper for English Language Learners
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: a large pepper with a mild flavor
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