Grilled Bell Peppers
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These Grilled Bell Pepper are perfect for summer! Simply season and grill for a deep flavor that everyone will love. And it’s such a healthy and easy side dish.
Grilled Bell Peppers Seasoning
Grilled bell peppers are a delightful and nutritious addition to any cookout. Grilling enhances their natural sweetness, creating a caramelized, smoky flavor. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and you have a lightly seasoned, healthy side dish.
We love the color of these bell peppers. They really pop alongside dishes of grilled chicken or diced potatoes. You can use any color of bell pepper you prefer, we like to grab the “stoplight” pack of bell peppers that include all the colors. That way, you can enjoy a delicious variety!
Looking for more ways to grill veggies? Check out these flavorful recipes: Grilled Corn, Grilled Marinated Onion Slices Recipe, and Grilled Summer Vegetables In Foil Packets.
How To Make Grilled Bell Peppers
Prep your bell peppers by washing them.
Preheat your grill. Turn heat to high and close the lid so the grill heats faster.
While the grill is preheating, slice the bell peppers in half and remove the inner membranes and seeds.
Pour a little bit of olive oil into a small dish. Brush the bell peppers with oil. You can omit the olive oil, if desired, but it does add flavor and prevent the peppers from sticking to the grill.
Sprinkle peppers with salt and pepper. Then flip peppers over; oil and season again. It’s time to grill them.
Turn the heat down to low. (Adjust the heat to how hot your grill runs) Use heat-safe tongs to place bell peppers on top of grill grates. Close lid and cook for 3 minutes.
Open grill to check bell peppers. If they have grill marks, then they are ready to be flipped. If not, cook them for another minute or so.
Use tongs to carefully flip bell peppers over. Close the grill and cook for another 3 minutes. Once the time is up, open grill and check that the peppers are tender to your liking.
Turn off the grill and remove the peppers. Place them on a serving tray or plate.
Cooking Tips
- Do not cut the bell peppers any smaller than halves, as the pieces can fall in between the grill grates
- Use olive oil or any kind of vegetable oil
- Pick seasonings of your choice or keep it simple with salt and pepper
- All colors of bell peppers cook the same
What To Serve With Grilled Bell Peppers
These tender and flavorful peppers are awesome alongside other veggie dishes like Rainbow Vegetables Recipe (Easy Healthy Oven Roasted Veggies!), Sautéed Fresh Okra, or Sautéed Arugula.
Or slice them into thin strips and top a variety of dishes like Spicy Mexican Fajitas Pasta With Bell Peppers, Onions & Cheese, Shrimp Recipe With Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Bean Sprouts, or Roasted Eggplant Salad With Garlic And Peppers.
More Vegetable Side Dishes To Try
Grilled Bell Peppers
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Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers any color
- 1 tbsp olive oil or any vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Prep your bell peppers by washing them.
- Preheat your grill. Turn heat to high and close the lid so the grill heats faster.
- While the grill is preheating, slice the bell peppers in half and remove the inner membranes and seeds.
- Pour a little bit of olive oil into a small dish. Brush the bell peppers with oil. You can omit the olive oil, if desired, but it does add flavor and prevent the peppers from sticking to the grill.
- Sprinkle peppers with salt and pepper. Then flip peppers over; oil and season again. It's time to grill them.
- Turn the heat down to low. (Adjust the heat to how hot your grill runs) Use heat-safe tongs to place bell peppers on top of grill grates. Close lid and cook for 3 minutes.
- Open grill to check bell peppers. If they have grill marks, then they are ready to be flipped. If not, cook them for another minute or so.
- Use tongs to carefully flip bell peppers over. Close the grill and cook for another 3 minutes. Once the time is up, open grill and check that the peppers are tender to your liking.
- Turn off the grill and remove the peppers. Place them on a serving tray or plate.
Notes
- Do not cut the bell peppers any smaller than halves, as the pieces can fall in between the grill grates
- Use olive oil or any kind of vegetable oil
- Pick seasonings of your choice or keep it simple with salt and pepper
- All colors of bell peppers cook the same
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The smoky flavor of bell pepper comes through. Can perfectly pair with any grilled food