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Here in Arizona, peppers are usually the hot and spicy kind, but since this month is bell pepper month, we thought we would invite you to celebrate a whole different kind of pepper.  Bell peppers, which are also called sweet peppers, offer an excellent opportunity to add a little crunch to almost any meal.  They come in a range of colors as well which can add a little pop to any dish without adding a ton of heat or spice.

Check the farmer’s markets or the produce section of the grocery store for green, red, orange, brown, purple, white, and even yellow varieties and then put those peppers to work by trying out some of our 50 ways you use them.

1. Join the Party Salad
2. Sharla’s Arizona Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
3. Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza
4. Mexican Cole Slaw
5. Okra and Tomatoes
6. Grilled Bell Peppers with Goat Cheese
7. Baby Bok Choy with Bell Peppers
8. Sausage and Pepper Lasagna
9. Bell Pepper Salsa
10. Chicken Chorizo on Quinoa with Bell Peppers
11. Stuffed Bell Peppers
12. Fresh Corn Casserole with  Red Bell Peppers and Jalapeños
13. Flank Steak Stir Fry with Asparagus and Red Pepper
14. Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
15. Grilled Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers, Onions, and Arugula
16. Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
17. Stuffed Mexican Peppers
18. Peperonata
19. Cream of Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup
20. Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Sweet Peppers
21. Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
22. Artichoke Spinach Dip with Roasted Red Bell Peppers
23. Vegetarian Quesadillas
24. Tofu and Veggies in Peanut Sauce
25. Roasted Garlic and Red Bell Pepper Dip
26. Rainbow Bell Pepper Couscous
27. Bell Pepper Slaw
28. Baked Cream Corn with Red Bell Peppers and Jalapeños
29. Chicken and Peppers with Balsamic Vinegar
30. Braised Kale with Red Bell Peppers and Bacon
31. Pasta with Peppers, Squash, and Tomatoes
32. Greek Pasta Salad
33. Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore
34. Potato and Bacon Hash with Bell Peppers
35. Scalloped Potatoes with Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
36. Red Bean Salad with Feta and Peppers
37. Fried Bell Pepper Rings
38. Nacho Dip
39. Three Cheese Red Bell Pepper Ravioli 
40. Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich
41. Chinese Pepper Steak
42. Cucumber and Bell Pepper Quinoa
43. Seafood Cioppino
44. Sweet and Sour Stir Fry Shrimp with Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper
45. Vegan Fajitas 
46. Chinese Fried Noodles
47. Orzo Salad with Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Basil, and Feta 
48. Grilled Pork Chops with Onion and Bell Pepper Relish
49. Moroccan Chicken Stew
50. Baby Bell Peppers with Feta and Mint

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