Orange Peppers

Vibrant orange peppers bring a burst of sunshine and sweet, mild flavor to your kitchen, making them an essential ingredient for colorful and delicious meals. These bell peppers are actually the same variety as red peppers, simply harvested at a different stage of ripeness when their natural sugars have developed beautifully. Orange peppers offer a crisp, juicy texture with a distinctly sweet flavor that's less sharp than green peppers but slightly more complex than yellow varieties. Their stunning orange hue adds visual appeal to any dish while delivering a satisfying crunch when eaten raw or a tender, caramelized sweetness when cooked. Orange peppers are incredibly versatile in the kitchen and feature prominently in Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian cuisines. They're perfect for stuffing with rice, ground meat, or quinoa for a classic comfort meal, or slicing into strips for stir-fries, fajitas, and colorful vegetable medleys. Raw orange peppers shine in fresh salads, on veggie platters with hummus, or as a sweet addition to sandwiches and wraps. When roasted or grilled, their natural sugars caramelize beautifully, making them excellent for pasta dishes, pizza toppings, or as a side dish with herbs and olive oil. For best results when cooking orange peppers, try roasting them at high heat to develop their sweet, smoky flavor, or quickly sauté them to maintain their crisp texture. They pair wonderfully with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh herbs like basil and oregano. Store your orange peppers in the refrigerator crisper drawer where they'll stay fresh and maintain their vibrant color for up to a week.