The bell pepper is the fruit of plants in the Grossum Group of the species Capsicum annuum. Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, chocolate, candy cane striped, and purple.
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Learn how to cut a bell pepper in three different ways including julienne (or slices), diced, and pepper rings. We will also show you how to store cut peppers both in the refrigerator and how to freeze peppers.
With all the great uses for bell peppers in the kitchen, we have put together this How To Cut Bell Peppers tutorial to help you easily learn to cut peppers in 3 different ways.
Bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A. The Registered Dietitian part of me loves how bell peppers can boost the overall color and nutrition of any recipe!
To select a bell pepper, search for peppers that are firm, glossy, and without blemishes or bruises. Bring home peppers to store in the fridge then wash right before cutting.
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Materials
- Bell peppers
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- ziplock storage bags
- paper towel
How to cut a bell pepper
- Prepare the peppers. Rinse and place the peppers onto a cutting board.
- Slice off the top stem. Remove the top stem by slicing off and throwing it away, setting the pepper portion to the side.
- Remove the core. Using your hands, remove the core of the pepper and tap out any remaining seeds. Throw the core and seeds away.
Julienne Peppers
Cut the pepper in half. Slice the curved bottom section off, setting it aside. To make julienned peppers or pepper strips, slice each side of the pepper into thin strips.
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Diced Peppers
To make diced peppers, turn the pepper strips to the side and chop them into small cubes.
Pepper Rings
To make pepper rings take a whole pepper, cutting off the top and bottom, removing the core, and slicing whole from front to back.