red pepper

Definition of red pepper

1 : a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)

2 : cayenne pepper sense 1

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Season to taste with more salt and pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. — Star Tribune, "Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad," 7 Oct. 2020 When melted, add the beans and red pepper and toss to combine. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Herb-Marinated Beans," 7 Oct. 2020 Add in tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder and red pepper flakes. — Alex Darus, cleveland, "8 football snack recipes that will make you want to stay home this Sunday," 6 Oct. 2020 Heat 1 Tbsp oil, garlic, and red pepper in a large skillet on medium for 1 minute. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Celebrate National Family Meals Month with Delicious, Good-For-You Dinners," 14 Sep. 2020 Add in meat, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano and the rind from the parmesan for extra flavor. — Alex Darus, cleveland, "7 ways to easily amp up your weeknight dinners," 25 Aug. 2020 To pair with the new limited-time McNuggets, McDonald's is also introducing a Mighty Hot Sauce combining crushed red pepper, spicy chilis and savory garlic. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Free Spicy Chicken McNuggets: McDonald's offering 'Spicesurance' buy-one-get-one deal Wednesday on app," 15 Sep. 2020 White fish with chard, mushrooms and roasted red pepper is followed by a honey lava cake — and, of course, there’s challah. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area restaurants offering Rosh Hashanah dinners for a takeout celebration," 9 Sep. 2020 Try this on a bagel half or English muffin, or with red pepper strips. — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, "Check out these recipes for healthy snacks, whether you love crunchy, sweet or creamy treats," 9 Sep. 2020

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“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 23 Oct. 2020.

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