These Grilled Bell Peppers are the perfect veggies for your next bbq and are so easy to make. Just cut up the peppers, cover with oil and season with salt, then cook on the grill to perfection. Eat them on a salad, in a sandwich, or with slices of steak. This simple, how to recipe will be one you use all summer long!
If you need a quick side dish when you’re grilling, these peppers are the way to go. They’re prepped in no time with just oil and salt, then cook up quickly on the grill. My favorite way to eat them is with steak, but they’re great on a salad, or burger too.
Keep reading for step by step instructions (with picture) on how to make grilled bell peppers.
HOW TO GRILL BELL PEPPERS
STEP 1: PREP THE PEPPERS
Wash and dry off the peppers, then remove the tops of the peppers using a sharp knife and cutting board. Make an incision less than half an inch down from the top of the pepper and carefully cut all the way around until the top of the pepper comes off (kind of like a hat).
Slice each bell pepper in half from top to bottom and remove any seeds with your fingers and discard them.
Place the prepared bell pepper halves in a large bowl. Measure out the oil and kosher salt and pour both over the bell peppers. Rub the oil and salt on the peppers with your hands and make sure all of them are covered.
STEP 2: GRILL THE PEPPERS
Heat the grill to medium high heat (roughly 400 degrees F) and place the peppers on the grill using a pair of tongs. Close the lid and cook the peppers for 4 minutes on the first side.
Then open the lid and check for charring (black marks from the heat). If there are no char marks they may need another minute or two to cook. If they’re starting to char, use the tongs to flip the peppers over on the other side and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until they’re cooked through but not flimsy from being overcooked. The bell peppers should still have a slight bit of crispness to them.
After the peppers have cooked, take them off the grill and serve immediately!
You may have a couple of questions about grilled bell peppers – let’s get to those now.
How do you cut peppers for grilling?
I like to cut peppers for the grill by cutting them in half. If you leave them whole I find they don’t cook quite as evenly, and if you cut them into smaller pieces they slip through the grill grates!
Are grilled peppers healthy?
Yes, grilled peppers are healthy! The only thing to watch for is that bell peppers are nightshades (along with a host of other veggies like tomatoes and potatoes), so if you’re sensitive to those you should avoid bell peppers. See this post all about nightshades for more information.
What do I eat grilled peppers with?
There are so many options! I love these with my carne asada recipe, but they also go great in a steak burrito bowl, on top of a salmon or chicken burger, or in a salad!
Cooking Tips
- This recipe works for any color of bell pepper. Green bell peppers tend to have a bit of a peppery taste to them, whereas yellow, orange, and red bell peppers are sweeter.
- Bell peppers are easiest to grill when cut it half. If you cut them any smaller (or use mini bell peppers), they’re likely to fall through the grill grates.
- Don’t try and place the bell peppers on the grill with your hands! The grill will be hot and you are likely to burn yourself. Get a pair of tongs (or use a fork) to do it. Same goes for flipping them over!
- Get to know the hot spots on your grill. Most grills have certain spots that are hotter than others, meaning some bell peppers may be done before others. Likely hot spots are directly over flames and likely cooler spots are at the front of the grill (closer to the opening of the lid).
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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR MORE GRILLING IDEAS, CHECK THESE OUT!
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OR IF YOU NEED SOME EASY GLUTEN FREE & WHOLE30 DINNER IDEAS, TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!
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RECIPE FOR GRILLED BELL PEPPERS
Grilled Bell Peppers (Whole30, Paleo, GF)
Equipment
- A sharp knife
- A large boil
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers any color
- 1 tablespoon oil avocado or olive
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry off the peppers, then remove the tops of the peppers using a sharp knife and cutting board. Make an incision less than half an inch down from the top of the pepper and carefully cut all the way around until the top of the pepper comes off (kind of like a hat).
- Slice each bell pepper in half from top to bottom and remove any seeds with your fingers and discard them.
- Place the prepared bell pepper halves in a large bowl. Measure out the oil and kosher salt and pour both over the bell peppers. Rub the oil and salt over the peppers and make sure all of them are covered.
- Heat the grill to medium high heat (roughly 400 degrees F) and place the peppers on the grill using a pair of tongs. Close the lid and cook the peppers for 4 minutes on the first side.
- Then open the lid and check for charring (black marks from the heat). If there are no char marks they may need another minute or two to cook. If they're starting to char, use the tongs to flip the peppers over on the other side and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until they're cooked through but not flimsy from being overcooked. The bell peppers should still have a bit of crispness to them.
- After the peppers have cooked, take them off the grill and serve immediately!
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