Large Yellow Bell Peppers

Estimated Inventory, 25 lbs : 10.95
This item was last sold on : 02/24/25

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Description/Taste

Yellow bell peppers are medium to large in size, averaging seven centimeters in length and five centimeters in diameter, and are rounded, square, and blocky in shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The smooth skin is firm, glossy, and pale green when young, transforming to bright yellow with age. Underneath the skin, the vibrant yellow flesh is thick, crisp, and succulent, with a hollow cavity that contains very small, flat and bitter cream-colored seeds and a thin, spongy membrane. Yellow bell peppers are crunchy and juicy with a mild, sweet flavor.

Seasons/Availability

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

Current Facts

Yellow bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the sweet, edible fruits of a plant that can be grown both as an annual or perennial and belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. There are several varieties of bell peppers that are grown specifically for their yellow stage of maturity, as temperatures during coloring play a major role in the uniformity and rate of color development. These varieties include Golden Belle, Golden Cal Wonder, Astro, Klondike Bell, Honey Bell, and Marengo. Yellow bell peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for their sweet flavor, crunchy flesh, and bright color.

Nutritional Value

Yellow bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A, fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Applications

Yellow bell peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting, baking, grilling, and sautéing. The peppers can be used fresh and chopped into salsa, sliced and served on vegetable trays with dips, layered into sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, or diced and tossed into fresh green salads. They can also be roasted and mixed into sauces for pasta or vegetable side dishes, grilled and served with roasted meats, sautéed and mixed into stir-fries, or layered in tacos. Yellow bell peppers pair well with potatoes, onions, garlic, fennel, leeks, spinach, beets, basil, bok choy, tomatoes, saffron, raisins, almonds, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, black sesame seeds, blue cheese, goat cheese, soy sauce, grapefruit vinaigrette, red wine vinegar, béchamel sauce, lentils, sausage, salmon, poultry, eggs, and cornbread. The peppers will keep up to one week when stored unwashed in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Bell peppers are often thought of as a vegetable, but they are actually a fruit because they contain seeds and grow on a flowering plant. In the United States, the month of November is considered national capsicum or national pepper month and is celebrated by chefs and home cooks to raise awareness and to promote the many different colors of the sweet peppers. Bell peppers are also the only capsicum that does not produce capsaicin, which is the chemical that causes the brain to think the pepper is hot or spicy.

Geography/History

Yellow 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 Yellow 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.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Vogue Tavern	Chula Vista CA	619-371-3322
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	415-710-0510
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Fresco Cocina	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Bang on 5th	San Diego CA	619-677-5650
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Common Theory Chula Vista	Chula Vista CA	619-495-3689
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
PureTaco	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	951-764-0605
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina	San Diego CA	619-921-4206

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Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	619-764-5108
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
Omni Hotels	San Diego CA	619-231-6664
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Kaluu	San Diego CA	619-338-9655
Mavericks Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-999-0348
Prey Brewing Company	Vista CA	760-822-4226
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
My Five Star Chef	La Jolla CA	619-890-1159
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Bar Same Same (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Sushi Ota 2021	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Turf Supper Club	San Diego CA	619-234-6363
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-840-1129
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Fish Market Downtown	San Diego CA	619-232-3474
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Mission Bay Yacht Club	San Diego CA	858-488-0501
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-533-4997
Lilo	Carlsbad CA	619-385-0914
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024	Oceanside CA	760-279-6300
Cocina de Barrio Point Loma	San Diego CA	858-349-2313
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Sushi Nekosan	La Jolla CA	858-999-0999
Pizza Cassette	San Diego CA	802-310-5601
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Wilmas Carousel	San Diego CA	858-355-9218
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
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Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5995
Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa	San Diego CA	858-703-8101
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
Communion (Paradis)	San Diego CA	619-606-5568
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego	Lemon Grove CA	619-589-4022
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The Haven (Pizzeria)	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
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Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
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Rosewood Social	San Juan Capistrano CA	669-243-8403
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	(760) 942-2104
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DS Catering Kitchen	Chula Vista CA	619-703-9321
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Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
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Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
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Town & Country San Diego	San Diego CA	619-291-7131

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Large Yellow Bell Peppers. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Wife Mama Foodie		Loaded Veggie Soufflé Frittata
Layers of Happiness		5-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Dinner at the Zoo		Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Garlic & Zest		Pineapple and Mango Salsa
Let the Baking Begin		Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Crostini
Two Peas and Their Pod		Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Steak Breakfast Hash
Dinner at the Zoo		Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
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Two Peas and Their Pod		Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Soup
Yummy Tummy		Yellow Capsicum Chutney
Manila Spoon		Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers and Bacon
The Pinning Mama		Light Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake
The Cozy Apron		Italian Chopped Salad
The Daring Gourmet		Spanish Steaks
Peas and Crayons		Cheesy Buffalo Chicken and Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Cooking Classy		Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Garlic & Zest		Easy Marinated Rib-Eye and Veg
Carlsbad Cravings		One Pot Chicken & Rice Fajita Soup
The Foodie Physician		Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Chicken Nachos
The Healthy Maven		Curried Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad
Ricotta & Radishes		Roasted Yellow Pepper and Tomato Soup
Two Peas and Their Pod		Asian Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets
Dinner at the Zoo		Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Two Peas and Their Pod		Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Two Peas and Their Pod		Black Bean Salsa
I Love Vegan		Grilled Veggie Taco Bowl
Baked Bree		Grilled Pepper Salad
Gather and Dine		Bean and Veggie Tamale Pie
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Steak Breakfast Hash
Skinny Miss		Roasted Asparagus & Peppers
Gastro Senses		Asian Eggplant Salad
Let the Baking Begin		Spicy Slow Cooker Beef & Bell Pepper
The Recipe Rebel		Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Foodie Crush		Baked Eggs in Stuffed Peppers
The Cozy Apron		Cauliflower Couscous Salad
Steamy Kitchen		Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowls
She Loves Biscotti		Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers
Chef Savvy		Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls
Two Peas and Their Pod		Chicken Fajita Soup
Gimme Delicious Food		Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
A Family Feast		Sweet Bell Pepper Slaw with Pineapple
Delish Knowledge		Instant Pot Quinoa Enchiladas
My New Roots		Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille
Valerie's Kitchen		Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Pinch of Yum		Roasted Bell Pepper Tostadas
Cafe Delites		Sheet Pan Chili Lime Salmon
The Pinning Mama		Buffalo Chicken Bake
The Spruce		Quick and Easy Pineapple Fried Rice
Feasting on Fruit		Lemon Corn Pasta
Whitney Bond		Turkey Fajita Rice Bowl
Kalyn's Kitchen		Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime
Recipe Goldmine		Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers
Taste and See		Garlic Pepper Shrimp Stir Fry
Natasha's Kitchen		Tender Beef Kebabs
Natasha's Kitchen		Roasted Vegetables
The Pinning Mama		Simple Peanut Sobo Noodle
Give Recipe		Potato and Egg Stuffed Peppers
Nom Nom Crunch		Yellow Bell Pepper Salsa
Delish		Turkey & Zucchini-Stuffed Jack-o-lantern Bell Peppers
Dinner at the Zoo		Chicken Scampy
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Rainbow Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Kalyn's Kitchen		Chopped Greek-Style Salad with Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Pepper
Reboot with Joe		Golden Sun Juice
Vegan Huggs		Roasted Pepper Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dinner at the Zoo		Chinese Chicken Salad
The Cozy Apron		Smoked Sausage and Red Rice Skillet
Gimme Some Oven		Rainbow Peanut Noodles
Let the Baking Begin		Leftover Turkey Bow-tie Pasta
Katrina Runs for food		Shrimp Pesto Kebabs
Mama Plus One		Fajita Burrito Bowls in a Jar
Dinner at the Zoo		Hoisin Lime Glazed Salmon and Mixed Vegtables
Our Paleo Life		Paleo Stuffed Peppers
Peas and Crayons		Classic Italian Veggie Pasta Salad
The Spruce		Leftover Chicken Stir Fry With Bell Peppers
Spache The Spatula		Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Two Peas and Their Pod		Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup
The Pretty Bee		Easy Vegan Pizza
The Healthy Foodie		Greek Style Bell Pepper Salad
Pip & Ebby		Steak Fajitadillas
Everyday Dishes		One Pot Lazy Stuffed Peppers
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Peace,Love and Low Carb		Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers