How to Use bell pepper in a Sentence

bell pepper

noun
  • Top with bell pepper, half of the onion and half of the olive oil.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Red bell pepper adds some nice color to this side.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Which is all to say, for the green bell pepper haters out there, enough is enough.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Add onion and bell peppers and sprinkle with cumin and salt.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Cut bell peppers and onion into strips and place on sheet pan.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Spread the onion and bell pepper evenly on the sheet pan.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Place bell pepper in the prepared pan.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Cut the sides off the bell pepper and thinly slice with a chef knife.
    — Jose Cuadros, Philly.com, 29 June 2018
  • Herbal and green bell pepper notes are the defining notes on this wine.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 2 July 2022
  • Just a splash of bell pepper juice, which had always been his thing.
    — Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Stew — a big pot of it — with onions, potatoes and bell peppers.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and okra to the bacon grease in the pot.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022
  • Swap a green bell pepper with a poblano or jalapeno for a spicier kick!
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Add the cilantro, mango slices, peanuts and red bell pepper slices.
    — cleveland, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Need to use up that bell pepper, some salsa verde and a block of cream cheese?
    — Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Stir in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and honey.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 27 May 2022
  • Cut 1 green or red bell pepper into strips; cook with the onion.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In a large saucepan, sweat onion and bell pepper in oil 3 minutes.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Place the bell peppers in a single layer on the foil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Top the greens with carrots, bell peppers, edamame, cilantro, green onions and peanuts.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2018
  • Place edamame in a bowl with diced Asian pear, red bell pepper, onion and lime juice.
    — Lucy Saunders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Crumble beef into pan and add onion and bell pepper.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This dip is made of tomatoes, bell peppers, and, of course, lucky black-eyed peas.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • One bell pepper adds sweetness and color to the stir-fry.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Core and seed bell pepper; slice into strips and trim strips to 1-inch lengths.
    — Eric Velasco, al.com, 23 July 2019
  • Place the eggplant in a large bowl with the red bell pepper, and tomato.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well.
    — Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, 6 June 2019
  • Share it with red and green bell pepper strips to really drive home the theme.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023

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