Microwave Bell Peppers
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These Microwave Bell Peppers are such an easy and healthy side dish! Use seasonings of your choice and cook them in less than 10 minutes, using just the microwave.
Softened Bell Peppers In Microwave
Microwaving bell peppers is a really handy way to cook them up quickly! All you need to do is wash the bell peppers, cut them into slices, season them, and put the peppers in a microwave-safe dish. Then, you pop them into the microwave and cook them for a few minutes until they’re tender. It’s super easy and saves a lot of time compared to cooking them on the stovetop or in the oven.
Microwaving bell peppers is convenient because it’s a fast way to get them ready to eat. Whether you’re making a stir-fry, salad, or just want a healthy snack, microwaving bell peppers gets them cooked and ready to use in no time. Plus, it’s a great option if you’re short on kitchen space or don’t want to deal with a lot of pots and pans. With just a few minutes in the microwave, you can enjoy delicious, cooked bell peppers with minimal effort!
Looking for more produce to easily heat up in the microwave? Here are some ideas: Microwave Pears, Red Potatoes In Microwave, and Microwave Steamed Spinach.
How To Make Microwave Bell Peppers
You’ll love how easy this dish comes together!
Start by washing your bell peppers. Then slice them in half and use the knife to remove the stem, membranes, and seeds. You can also scrape out the insides with a spoon.
Next, cut the peppers into slices. The thickness of the slices is up to you.
Add bell peppers to a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use a spoon to toss the pepper strips in the seasonings.
Cover the container loosely with a microwave-safe lid and place it in the microwave. Heat on high for 7 minutes.
At this point, check to see if the peppers are tender to your liking. You can do this by piercing them with a fork. If need be, close up the microwave and cook them for another couple of minutes.
If the peppers are ready, remove the container from the microwave. Be careful, and use a kitchen towel or oven mitts as the dish will be hot.
Lift the lid off of the container and enjoy the bell peppers.
Cooking Tips
- You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe
- Feel free to use seasonings of your choice
- Don’t worry about removing all of the tiny seeds when slicing the peppers, the seeds are edible
What To Serve With Microwave Bell Peppers
This easy side dish would be perfect alongside a hearty main course like Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe, or Pan Fried Tilapia.
Or use these sliced bell peppers in a recipe, like Spicy Mexican Fajitas Pasta With Bell Peppers, Onions & Cheese, Shrimp Recipe With Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Bean Sprouts, or Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe With Bell Peppers And Onions. When you’re able to tenderize the bell peppers in the microwave, it cuts down on the overall cooking time.
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Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers any color
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Recommended Kitchen Tools (click the links below to see the items used to make this recipe)
- Microwave
Instructions
- Start by washing your bell peppers. Then slice them in half and use the knife to remove the stem, membranes, and seeds. You can also scrape out the insides with a spoon.
- Next, cut the peppers into slices. The thickness of the slices is up to you.
- Add bell peppers to a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use a spoon to toss the pepper strips in the seasonings.
- Cover the container loosely with a microwave-safe lid and place it in the microwave. Heat on high for 7 minutes.
- At this point, check to see if the peppers are tender to your liking. You can do this by piercing them with a fork. If need be, close up the microwave and cook them for another couple of minutes.
- If the peppers are ready, remove the container from the microwave. Be careful, and use a kitchen towel or oven mitts as the dish will be hot.
- Lift the lid off of the container and enjoy the bell peppers.
Notes
- You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe
- Feel free to use seasonings of your choice
- Don't worry about removing all of the tiny seeds when slicing the peppers, the seeds are edible
Nutrition
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