How to Freeze Bell Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Freeze Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
14 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Freeze Bell Peppers
Description
How to Freeze Bell Peppers shows a straightforward approach focused on preparing peppers for freezing in manageable pieces. After trimming and cutting the peppers into roughly 1-inch segments, they are spread out on a baking sheet to freeze individually for at least two hours. This step is important to avoid clumping once stored. After freezing, the peppers are placed in labeled freezer bags with as much air removed as possible to preserve quality. This technique allows frozen bell peppers to be conveniently portioned and used directly from the freezer in various cooked dishes like stir-fries, casseroles, or baked recipes without prior thawing.
The texture of frozen peppers is best suited for cooked applications, since freezing changes their cell structure making them less crisp after thawing. This method is flexible for any quantity of peppers and ensures ease of use and long-term storage ranging from six months to one year. Spreading pieces apart during the initial freeze step is crucial to maintain individual portions for easy access and cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bell pepper you can use any amount of bell peppers for this recipe
Instructions
- Rinse the peppers well and allow to dry.
- Remove the tops, cut in half and remove the seeds and ribs. Cut the peppers into equal sized small pieces. About 1" each.
- Spread out onto a baking sheet
- Place into the freezer and allow to stay there for at least 2 hours
- Remove from freezer and place in zip lock FREEZER bags. Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing. Label the bag with sharpie marker.
- Place back in the freezer and you can use as much as you need from the container for 6 months - 1 year.
Notes
- Spread the pepper pieces out with room to prevent sticking before freezing.
- Store frozen peppers in labeled freezer-safe bags with air squeezed out for best preservation.
- Use frozen peppers mostly for cooked dishes such as stir-fries, casseroles, and baking.
- The recipe scales easily for any amount of bell peppers you want to freeze.
- Frozen peppers last best between six months and one year in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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