Large Orange Bell Peppers

Estimated Inventory, 25 lbs : 5.02
This item was last sold on : 04/23/25

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Description/Taste

Orange bell peppers are medium to large in size, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter and 5-12 centimeters in length, and are rounded, square, and blocky in shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The smooth skin is firm, glossy, and bright orange, and underneath the skin, the equally bright orange flesh is thick, juicy, crisp, and succulent. There is also a central, hollow cavity that contains very small, flat and bitter cream-colored seeds and a thin, spongy white to pale orange membrane. Orange bell peppers have an aqueous crunch and are sweet with a fruity flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Orange bell peppers are available year-round, with a peak season in the summer.

Current Facts

Orange bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the edible fruits of a plant that can be grown both as an annual or perennial and is a member of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Orange bell pepper plants can grow up to one meter in height and lack capsaicin, which is the element that causes the tongue to taste spice or heat that is present in other peppers. Also known as Capsicum and Paprika in Europe, Orange bell peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for their sweet, fruity flavor and juicy, crunchy texture.

Nutritional Value

Orange bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A and B6, folate, copper, potassium, and manganese.

Applications

Orange bell peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. When used fresh, the peppers can be chopped into salads, sliced and served as an appetizer with dips, layered in sandwiches, or minced into salsas. They can also be sautéed with eggs, cooked into pasta sauce, blended into a soup or chili, grilled on skewers, stir-fried with other vegetables and meats, or served with tacos. In addition to cooked preparations, Orange bell peppers are commonly hollowed and used as a serving vessel for soups, dips, and stuffing. Orange bell peppers pair well with basil, oregano, thyme, spinach, beets, tomatoes, garlic, quinoa, rice, lentils, onion, fennel, sausages, steak, poultry, calamari, fish, eggs, pine nuts, crumbled blue cheese, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette, and potatoes. The peppers will keep up to one week when stored unwashed in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

One of the first references to bell peppers was recorded by Lionel Wafer in the late 1600s. Wafer was a surgeon who was sailing with an unknown pirate in the Caribbean who described the peppers in the book A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America.

Geography/History

Orange bell peppers are native to tropical America and have been growing since ancient times. They were then introduced to Asia and Europe via Spanish and Portuguese explorers around 1493, and since then new varieties and heirloom varieties have been cultivated across the world. Today Orange bell peppers can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, specialty grocers, and grown in home gardens in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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Pizza Cassette	San Diego CA	802-310-5601
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553
Marine Group Global Services LLC	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-212-8751
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	415-710-0510
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Food by Chef Ty	Vista CA	424-278-8626
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar	San Diego CA	619-313-9127
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322

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Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	619-764-5108
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Oliver & Rose	San Diego CA	619-300-3395

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Tasty Thin		Rainbow Hummus Wraps
The Clever Carrot		Beef Stir Fry with Peppers and Pea Shoots
Delish		Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Dinner at the Zoo		Chicken Almond Ding
A Family Feast		Sweet Bell Pepper Slaw with Pineapple
Foodie Crush		Baked Eggs in Stuffed Peppers
Gimme Delicious Food		Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
Domesticate Me		Golden Bell Pepper Soup
Reboot with Joe		Orange Garden Juice
The Seasoned Mom		Dump and Bake Stuffed Bell Peppers Casserole

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Peace,Love and Low Carb		Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers
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Skinny Miss		Roasted Asparagus & Peppers
Let the Baking Begin		Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Crostini
The Pinning Mama		Light Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake
Let the Baking Begin		Spicy Slow Cooker Beef & Bell Pepper
Peas and Crayons		Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa
Recipe Goldmine		Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers
The Pretty Bee		Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Rainbow Peppers
Dinner at the Zoo		Hoisin Lime Glazed Salmon and Mixed Vegtables
Reboot with Joe		Orange Sunrise Juice
Kalyn's Kitchen		Chopped Greek-Style Salad with Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Pepper
Gastro Senses		Asian Eggplant Salad
Peas and Crayons		Classic Italian Veggie Pasta Salad
Peace,Love and Low Carb		Stuffed Pepper Pasta Casserole
A Wicked Whisk		Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A Few Shortcuts		Balsamic Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Kabobs
My New Roots		Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille
Everyday Made Fresh		Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll Ups
Mimi Avocado		Roasted Corn Salad
Running In A Skirt		Award Winning Vegetarian Chili
Manila Spoon		Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers and Bacon
The Cozy Apron		Smoked Sausage and Red Rice Skillet
The Hungry Momma		Pepper Jelly
My Own Sweet Thyme		Four Pepper Pasta
The Garden Grazer		Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Delish		Turkey & Zucchini-Stuffed Jack-o-lantern Bell Peppers
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Vegan Huggs		Roasted Pepper Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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The Cozy Apron		Italian Chopped Salad
Ambitious Kitchen		Cheesy Egg White Veggie Breakfast Muffins
Two Peas and Their Pod		Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
The Garden Grazer		Portobello Fajitas
Bless This Mess		Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa, Black Beans, and Corn
The Spruce		Beef and Peppers in Black Bean Sauce
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Garlic & Zest		Pineapple and Mango Salsa