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How to Cut a Bell Pepper
How-tos
What You’ll Need:
🫑 1 fresh bell pepper (any color)
🔪 sharp knife
🏷️ cutting board
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Nutrition:
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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How You’ll Make It:
- Cut Off the Top
Place the bell pepper upright on your cutting board.
Slice straight across the top (about ½ inch down) to remove the stem. - Twist Out the Core
Grab the stem section and gently twist.
The core and most of the seeds should come out in one piece. Discard. - Clean Inside
If any seeds or white ribs remain, pull or trim them out with your knife. - Cut in Half
Stand the pepper upright and slice it down the middle from top to bottom. - Chop
Lay each half flat (skin side down).
Slice into strips, then turn and chop into small pieces (dice) if desired.
Tip:
- For thin slices (for fajitas or stir-fry), cut into long strips.
- For salads or sauces, chop into small cubes.
How to Cut a Bell Pepper
1 bell pepper
3 min to prep
Ingredients:
🫑 1 fresh bell pepper (any color)
🔪 sharp knife
🏷️ cutting board
Features:
No items found.
Instructions:
- Cut Off the Top
Place the bell pepper upright on your cutting board.
Slice straight across the top (about ½ inch down) to remove the stem. - Twist Out the Core
Grab the stem section and gently twist.
The core and most of the seeds should come out in one piece. Discard. - Clean Inside
If any seeds or white ribs remain, pull or trim them out with your knife. - Cut in Half
Stand the pepper upright and slice it down the middle from top to bottom. - Chop
Lay each half flat (skin side down).
Slice into strips, then turn and chop into small pieces (dice) if desired.
