35 Mini Sweet Pepper Recipes For Big Flavor In A Small Bite (2024)

Sweet, crunchy, and adorable miniature sweet peppers are delicious and can be used in lots of ways. Check out this list of mini sweet pepper recipes and be inspired with new ways to use them all summer long!

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Peppers are a wonderful part of eating seasonally in the summer. There are so many different varieties to try, but some of my favorites have to be the mini sweet ones.

They pack all the flavor of bigger varieties into a small, concentrated bite. They’re extra sweet and great for so many things, munching on them raw included. They often show up in my summer kitchen, and I thought it was just about time to share some of the great recipes out there for using them.

The Many Ways to Use Mini Sweet Peppers

Once you’ve checked out the amazing variety of mini sweet pepper recipes here, you’ll be hooked. Here are some of the tastiest cooking methods to incorporate them into your meals.

  • Raw – You’ll love the sweet, crunchy bite. Serve them as dippers, boats for filling, or diced into salads for a quick and easy way to enjoy them.
  • Roasted or Baked – Their sweetness only gets more intense with these methods and they make lovely sauces or toppings for sandwiches and more.
  • Stuffed – Creamy cheeses, tender pulled meats, or seasoned grains are all delicious fillings.
  • Pickled – A quick pickle makes a great addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a yummy relish.
  • Sauteed – A simple saute will never do you wrong. Enjoy them as part of a summer vegetable medley with other seasonal ingredients.

It’s easy to love any of these mini sweet pepper recipes. They’re versatile and tasty, and make a great summertime meal.

1. Cream Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

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If you are looking for a perfect appetizer to impress your guests with, look no more. These colorful, creamy and super delicious mini Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers are packed with mushrooms, walnuts and other goodness. Your friends and family will love them!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

2. Spicy Bacon Wrapped Sweet Peppers

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Spicy bacon wrapped sweet peppers are an easy appetizer to make when entertaining for the holidays. Everyone will love the combination of flavors.

Recipe by: The Gunny Sack

3. Grilled Mini Peppers with Spiced Walnut & Lentil Crumble

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Grilled mini peppers with spiced walnut and lentil crumble are a pantry-friendly, super simple, protein-packed vegan main course.

Recipe by: The First Mess

4. Artichoke Jalapeno Stuffed Mini Peppers

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4 ingredients from Trader Joes, and about 30 minutes you have a deliciously cheesy appetizer that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Recipe by: Nourished Bliss

5. Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

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These Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers are the perfect go-to meal for those busy weeks ahead in the fall!

Recipe by: The Girl on Bloor

6. Cream Cheese Chorizo Stuffed Mini Peppers

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These irresistible low carb Cream Cheese Chorizo Stuffed Mini Peppers will make a bright and cheerful addition to your appetizer menu. They are a delicious low calorie choice for any occasion!

Recipe by: Wholesome Made Easy

7. Bell Pepper Nachos

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These Bell Pepper Nachos are packed with flavor and perfect as a meal or an appetizer. Colorful mini bell peppers stuffed with seasoned lean ground beef and black beans, topped with cheese and your favorite nachos.

Recipe by: No. 2 Pencil

8. Baby Bell Peppers Salad with Roasted Garlic

Love transforming simple everyday ingredients into a delectable recipe. This baby bell pepper salad shows how we can take advantage of the sweetness of common vegetables and make a side dish worthy of any main.

Recipe by: The Devil Wears Salad

9. Italian Sausage and Sweet Mini Peppers Sheet Pan Meal

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Italian Sausage and Sweet Mini Peppers Sheet Pan Meal is a delicious dinner idea for everyone who loves Italian Sausage and peppers!

Recipe by: Kalyn’s Kitchen

10. Stuffed Mini Peppers – with Spinach and Artichoke

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Sweet mini bell peppers filled with a healthy vegetarian cheesy filling that is so delicious and baked until melty and crispy. The perfect healthy appetizer that everyone will want to try!

Recipe by: Pinch Me Good

11. Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

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These sweet bite-sized peppers are stuffed with a scrumptious bacon cream-cheese mixture and are almost identical to a jalapeno popper. Roasted in the oven, these peppers make a delicious summer appetizer that everyone will love at first bite.

Recipe by: Sizzling Eats

12. Spicy Baby Tomato & Sweet Pepper Chutney

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This easy to make Spicy Baby Tomato & Sweet Pepper Chutney dances on the tongue with notes of sweet, sour and spice. You’ll want to eat this chutney straight out of the jar it’s so good!

Recipe by: Fab Food 4 All

13. Vine Sweet Mini Peppers Sabzi

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Vine sweet mini peppers sabzi recipe – it is sauteed with chili, peanuts and coconut powder. It is very flavorful and mild tasting Indian style stir-fry.

Recipe by: Spice Up The Curry

14. Mini Stuffed Taco Peppers with Lime Crema

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This super simple recipe has just 5 ingredients and comes together in only 20 minutes. Made with ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese. Use for meal prepping, party appetizers, a hearty and healthy lunch, or as a complete dinner served with your favorite sides.

Recipe by: Tasty Oven

15. Sweet Peppers Stuffed With Spiced Grillers

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These Sweet Peppers Stuffed With Garam Masala Spiced Grillers are super easy and quick to whip up. Crisp sweet peppers are stuffed with garam masala, chili and parsley spiced vegetarian grillers making these one tasty and light meal or snack on a weekday or weekend get-together.

Recipe by: Savory Spin

16. Hummus Stuffed Peppers

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Sweet mini-peppers are stuffed with creamy hummus for a deliciously simple bite-sized finger food! These are perfect for a healthy appetizer or after school snack!

Recipe by: I Heart Vegetables

17. Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Olives and Pepper Jack Cheese

From start to finish, you can have this delicious Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Olives and Pepper Jack Cheese recipe on the table in under 20 minutes!

Recipe by: California Grown

18. Spicy Blue Cheese Mini Sweet Peppers

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Sweet mini peppers are filled with blue cheese, broiled until melted and topped with your favorite hot sauce.

Recipe by: Culinary Ginger

19. Shrimp Rangoon Mini Bell Peppers

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This savory, cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Mini Bell Pepper appetizer is a party favorite. You won’t be able to stop after just one!

Recipe by: Baba Ganoush

20. Paleo Mini Pepper Nachos

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Mini bell pepper nachos are the perfect healthy meal or snack that you are going to want to make on repeat! These low carb nachos are packed with flavor and so simple to make!

Recipe by: Bites of Wellness

21. Mini Stuffed Peppers

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Amazing recipe for Mini Stuffed Peppers. Peppers with hearty rice, ground meat, and veggie filling in a sauce, baked until tender and so juicy. These mini peppers will become a family favorite.

Recipe by: Valentina’s Corner

22. Feta Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Feta Stuffed Mini Peppers are creamy little appetizer bites stuffed with an herbed feta ricotta cheese roasted inside sweet mini peppers.

Recipe by: HWC Magazine

23. Pan Fried Sweet Mini Peppers With Basil

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The pan fried sweet mini peppers are perfect to be tastet with bread crostini, but also next to roasted sausages or with a delicious slice of aged Pecorino cheese and cured meats as well.

Recipe by: Philosokitchen

24. Quinoa with Roasted Peppers

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This quinoa salad combines mini sweet roasted peppers soaked in olive oil and garlic and topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Recipe by: Lemons for Lulu

25. Marinated Mini Sweet Peppers

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This Marinated mini bell peppers recipe is so easy. There is no slicing, no dicing, no seeding required. You can make these mini sweet peppers a full week or more in advance so they are perfect for parties.

Recipe by: Natasha’s Kitchen

26. Mini Sweet Pepper Nachos

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Replace those chips with a touch of sweetness! These Mini Sweet Pepper Nachos are the perfect way to use up some leftover taco meat (or go meat-free), and still indulge that nacho craving, but with a gluten-free, low-carb option!

Recipe by: Served From Scratch

27. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers are a fun and easy appetizer for a crowd that’s sure to have everyone coming back for more! Mini peppers stuffed with a tasty mixture of cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese!

Recipe by: The Salty Marshmallow

28. Sweet Pepper Chicken

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Quick and easy chicken stir-fry with mini sweet peppers, in a savory and sweet sauce made with Thai sweet chili sauce and oyster sauce. So delicious!

Recipe by: Rasa Malaysia

29. Tuna Salad Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Mini peppers cut in half and stuffed with a savory tuna salad and topped with paprika. The perfect healthy snack or meal.

Recipe by: Healthy Little Peach

30. Zesty Mini Bell Pepper Salad

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This is a simple salad with a short list of fresh ingredients. It’s quick and easy to assemble and tastes great. This bell pepper salad refrigerates well and tastes great the next day.

Recipe by: Natasha’s Kitchen

31. Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Peppers

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A light and savory “poppers” appetizer that everyone loves, with only three ingredients. Enjoy these Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Peppers for your next party!

Recipe by: Reluctant Entertainer

32. Korean BBQ Pepper Nachos

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Korean BBQ Pepper Nachos, with sirloin steak and mini sweet peppers instead of tortilla chips, are an easy, flavorful and healthy appetizer perfect for the big game or any time.

Recipe by: Flavor Mosaic

33. Georgian Salad With Sweet Pepper And Zucchini

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This vegan Georgian Salad With Baby Sweet Peppers And Zucchini is flavorful and delicious. It will make a great potluck recipe or a side dish to your main meal. Can be prepared on a grill or in a skillet.

Recipe by: Lavender & Macarons

34. Lentil Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Delicious vegan recipe for lentil stuffed peppers. Simple recipe can be made in mini peppers for appetizers or full sized bell peppers for a meatless meal.

Recipe by: Debra Klein

35. Pesto Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers

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I’m pretty obsessed with these little mini peppers stuffed with pesto chicken. Fun, Quick light meal idea!

Recipe by: Clean Food Crush

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FAQs

What color mini pepper is the sweetest? ›

Red bell peppers, which are the most nutrient-dense, also contain lycopene. As bell peppers ripen, they get sweeter. Green bell peppers are slightly bitter and the least sweet, while red bell peppers are the sweetest.

How to eat mini sweet peppers raw? ›

Raw Snacking

One of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to eat mini sweet peppers is by snacking on them raw. Their crunchy texture and sweet flavor make them perfect for munching on straight out of the fridge. You can enjoy them on their own or pair them with your favorite dip, such as hummus or ranch dressing.

What are the tiny peppers that are sweet? ›

Biquinho peppers – also known as Sweety Drop Peppers – are thumbnail-sized sweet peppers with a touch of heat. Learn how to grow biquinho peppers in your backyard or container garden.

Should I refrigerate sweet mini peppers? ›

Sweet peppers will last approximately 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator, but can also be frozen. For best preservation of flavor and quality, store peppers in a plastic bag in the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator.

Is it OK to eat the seeds in mini sweet peppers? ›

You can. It comes down to personal preference. In mini bell peppers, the seeds are typically smaller than in regular bell peppers.

How can you tell if mini peppers are good? ›

How to Tell if Peppers Have Gone Bad. Fresh peppers are firm, smooth, shiny, and heavy for their size. Wrinkles are the first sign of spoilage, accompanied by softness, then bad spots/holes and mold. Yellow, orange, and red bell peppers tend to spoil faster than green, due to their sweeter and riper nature.

Do Mini Sweet Peppers taste the same as bell peppers? ›

You can use mini sweet peppers the same way you would bell peppers, but their extra sweet flavor makes them an arguably better addition to recipes than their larger counterparts! Read on to check out some of our favorite ways to use mini sweet peppers in your kitchen.

Which pepper is the healthiest? ›

Red peppers pack the most nutrition, because they've been on the vine longest. Bell peppers come in a range of colors, including red (the sweetest), orange, yellow, and green. Green peppers are harvested earlier before they have a chance to turn yellow, orange, and then red.

Can you eat too many mini sweet peppers? ›

Yes. If you consume sweet peppers in excess amounts or you have a sensitivity to them, you may experience side effects such as (6): Heartburn. Bloating and gas.

Do you remove seeds from mini sweet peppers? ›

They have very few seeds; I just wash them and grill them or roast them and serve them whole. As a side dish, however, I like to take the stems off and I remove most of the seeds. I recently served them with Gemelli with Sausage, Grapes and Red Wine.

Are mini sweet peppers anti inflammatory? ›

Similar to spicy peppers, sweet bell peppers contain the chemical compound capsaicin, which is known to help reduce inflammation and potentially even pain.

Are mini sweet peppers healthy? ›

In search of a healthy snack? It's hard to beat bell peppers, but mini peppers can. Crunchy, sweet, low in calories, high in vitamins, and you can add a side of hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush... whatever you please.

Are mini sweet peppers a fruit or vegetable? ›

Since they grow out of a flower and contain seeds, bell peppers are actually classified as fruits!

What is the sweetest pepper in the world? ›

The Leysa pepper ripens from green to dark red on bushy, compact, very productive plants. The Leysa chile is heart-shaped but narrows to a fine point at the lower end. The flesh is very thick and juicy, and you can munch one right off the vine! What makes the Leysa pepper so unique is its sweet and fruity flavor.

What do sweet peppers do for your body? ›

Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, they may have several health benefits, such as improved eye health and reduced risk of several chronic diseases. All in all, bell peppers are an excellent addition to a healthy diet.

Do mini sweet peppers taste the same as bell peppers? ›

You can use mini sweet peppers the same way you would bell peppers, but their extra sweet flavor makes them an arguably better addition to recipes than their larger counterparts! Read on to check out some of our favorite ways to use mini sweet peppers in your kitchen.

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