How to Cut Bell Peppers

Different color bell peppers cut in a variety of ways on a white marble surface.

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5 from 33 votes

Learn how to cut bell peppers like a pro with this guide that details cutting into rings, strips, chops and fine dices.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Guides

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to cut a bell pepper, how to cut bell peppers

Servings: serving

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

1 large bell pepper any color
sharp Chef's knife

Instructions

Wash and clean the pepper under cold water. Pat dry.
Lay the pepper on its side and using a sharp knife slice about 1/2" from the stem end.
Scoop the seeds and pith out using a spoon.
For rings: Turn the pepper on its side again and slice through the entire vegetable from one side to the other to create rings as thick or thin as desired.
For strips: Cut the seeded pepper into fourths. Press each fourth flat on a cutting board and slice down the length to create strips. These can also be cut as thick or thin as desired.
For chopped/diced peppers: Turn strips at a 90° angle and cut in the opposite direction. Larger strips will result in a chop whereas thinner strips are needed to dice the pepper.
Halves: Once seeded, slice the pepper in half either vertically or horizontally depending on preference.

Notes

Peppers often make an appearance on the EWG's Dirty Dozen list as being highly contaminated with pesticides. This is a vegetable worth buying organic if possible.

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