How To Cut Bell Peppers Like A Pro
Learning how to cut a bell pepper properly can make all the difference in your cooking! ♡
Once you know the simple technique, you’ll be able to dice, slice, or julienne bell peppers in just a minute or two — no wasted bits, no seeds flying everywhere, and perfectly even cuts every time. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or just adding a pop of color to tonight’s dinner, mastering this basic skill makes prep so much quicker and more enjoyable.
Bell peppers are one of the most versatile veggies to keep on hand — delicious raw, roasted, grilled, or sautéed — and they brighten up everything from fajitas to salads to soups. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, to help boost your immune system and keep meals feeling fresh and healthy. Scroll all the way down to the recipe box if you’d like to watch a step-by-step video!
How To Choose The Best Bell Peppers
When shopping for bell peppers, look for ones that feel firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, glossy skin and a fresh-looking green stem. The color should be vibrant — whether red, yellow, orange, or green — without soft spots, wrinkles, or blemishes.
Bell peppers are in season during the summer and early fall (typically July through September), when they’re sweetest and most affordable. But thanks to year-round greenhouse production, you can usually find good-quality peppers in most grocery stores all year long.
Fun Fact 🫑
Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are actually ripe versions of the green ones, so they taste sweeter and milder!
Storage Tips
Cut bell peppers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. Line the container with a paper towel to absorb extra moisture.
To freeze, spread the cut peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months. (No need to blanch first!) Frozen peppers work best in cooked dishes like soups, stews, or fajitas rather than salads.
FAQ
Yes! Pre-cut peppers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days — just store them in an airtight container with a paper towel to catch moisture.
A sharp chef’s knife works best. A dull knife can crush the pepper and make it slippery.
Absolutely. Spread them on a baking sheet first to freeze individually, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Recipes With Bell Peppers
Here are a few Gimme Some Oven favorites that feature bell peppers:
How To Cut A Bell Pepper
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 bell pepper 1x
Description
Learn how to cut a bell pepper four different ways — sliced, diced, in rings, and for stuffing. See the recipe video below for a step-by-step visual!
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
Instructions
How To Cut Slices: Lay the bell pepper on its side and slice off the stem end. Stand the pepper upright on the cutting board and carefully cut down along the inside walls to remove the core in large pieces. Discard the core and seeds. Lay each section skin-side down, then slice lengthwise into even strips. Perfect for: stir-fries, fajitas, salads, or sautéing.
How To Cut Dice: Lay the bell pepper on its side and slice off the stem end. Stand it upright and cut down along the inside walls to remove the core. Lay each section skin-side down and cut into thin strips, then turn the strips crosswise and dice into small, even cubes. Perfect for: salsas, soups, egg scrambles, and grain bowls.
How To Cut Rings: Lay the bell pepper on its side and slice off both the stem and bottom ends. Reach inside and pull out the core and any loose seeds. Then simply cut the pepper crosswise into rings as thick or thin as you’d like. Perfect for: burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, or roasting.
How To Prepare for Stuffing: Slice off the stem end of the pepper, then stand it upright and gently pull out the core and seeds with your fingers. Trim the bottom slightly if needed so the pepper sits flat and is ready to fill. Perfect for: stuffed peppers baked with grains, beans, or proteins.
thank you so much !! i recently moved out alone and realized I didn’t know how to cut a pepper properly, and this helped a lot !!
Sounds good.
Thank you, this was very useful. I use bell peppers a lot in my cooking and this will definitely help me cut them faster. Nice to know the trick about cutting it.
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Your how-to videos are always great and really helpful – thank yoU! I still still refer to your egg series. Hope all is well. virtual hugs –