Oven Roasted Bell Peppers Recipe

These oven roasted bell peppers are delicious and easy to make. Add them to sandwiches, salads, pastas, or enjoy them as a simple side dish. They’re a tasty addition to any meal and pair well with a wide variety of main courses.

What to serve with these oven roasted bell peppers

These peppers would be a delicious addition to salads, sandwiches, or tacos. Or add some to this delicious lemon basil pasta. These peppers would also be tasty blended up into pureed soups or pasta sauces. Or serve them as a simple side dish with practically any main course.

Oven roasted bell peppers in a white bowl.

Main ingredients and substitutions

You can use any color bell peppers you like in this dish. I’m partial to red, orange, and yellow peppers. It’s nice to make an assortment of different color peppers so people can choose their favorites.

Extra virgin olive oil is my preferred oil when making these oven roasted bell peppers. You can substitute avocado oil or any other oil that is neutral in flavor.

Garlic powder adds a savory layer of flavor to the peppers. You can substitute onion powder, fresh garlic, or jarred chopped garlic if you prefer. Or you can omit it altogether if you’re not a fan of garlic.

How to make them

Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is preheating, remove the stems and seeds from the peppers. My preferred method of removing the seeds and stem of a pepper is to start by slicing off the end of the pepper opposite to the stem.

A yellow bell pepper with the bottom end cut off.

Then I stand the pepper up, stem side down, and make thick slices, starting from the cut side of the pepper toward the stem end.

A yellow pepper on a cutting board with two slices cut.

Then I repeat until all that remains is the stem attached to the cluster of seeds.

Yellow pepper slices on a cutting board.

Once the stems and seeds have been removed, cut the peppers into approximately one inch wide strips.

Sliced yellow peppers on a white cutting board.

Repeat that process with the rest of the bell peppers, then add them to a sheet pan along with the extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss the peppers in the olive oil and spices, ensuring they are well coated, then spread the peppers in an even layer on the sheet pan.

Peppers tossed with oil and spices on a sheet pan.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes or until they are fork tender with dark brown edges.

Roasted bell peppers on a metal sheet pan.

Optional addition

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh basil, parsley, or chives on top of the peppers before serving.

Storage

Store these oven roasted bell peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving. Or serve them at room temperature if you prefer.

Roasted bell peppers in a white serving bowl.

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Oven Roasted Bell Peppers Recipe

These oven roasted bell peppers are a simple, flavorful side dish that pairs well with a wide variety of main courses. They're a tasty addition to any meal and are quick and easy to make.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 85.9kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional addition: 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or chives.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the oven is preheating, remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and cut the peppers into approximately one inch wide strips.
  • Add the peppers, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a sheet pan.
  • Use your hands to toss the peppers in the olive oil and spices, ensuring they are well coated, then spread the peppers in an even layer.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes or until they are fork tender with dark brown edges.
  • Optional step: sprinkle finely chopped fresh basil, parsley, or chives on top of the peppers before serving.

Notes

  • Store these oven roasted bell peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 85.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 149.2mg | Potassium: 191.5mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 3.8g | Vitamin A: 2794.8IU | Vitamin C: 114.2mg | Calcium: 6.8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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