How to Cut a Bell Pepper

Wondering how to cut a bell pepper? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to cut a bell pepper without getting seeds everywhere.

Video: How to cut a bell pepper

Are you wondering how to cut a bell pepper but not sure the best way? Alex and I use a genius method for cutting bell peppers that doesn’t end up with seeds all over the counter! (Anyone have that issue?) We use this method all the time, like when we make our grilled veggie fajitas or best teriyaki veggie stir fry. Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut a bell pepper, including a video of me cutting bell peppers in our kitchen.

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How to cut a bell pepper step by step

Step 1

Using a large chef’s knife, slice straight down on each side to form 4 straight pieces of the pepper. This keeps the seeds and ribs intact in the center.

Step 2

Slice off the bottom and top of the pepper, and pull out the stem.

Step 3

Place the skin side of the pepper down, and cut it into thin slices. (If you’re planning to dice the pepper, make larger slices.)

Step 4

If you’re dicing the pepper, turn the slices and cut them crosswise to make squares.

And there you have it: how to cut a bell pepper in 4 easy steps!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut a bell pepper and tell us how it goes in the comments below.

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for bell pepper recipes?

Now that you know how to cut a bell pepper, here are some of our favorite bell pepper recipes for you to try:

• Quick Cuban Black Beans
• Best Stir Fry Vegetables with Teriyaki
• Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
• Grilled Veggie Fajitas
• Loaded Quinoa Tacos
• Refried Bean Tacos
• Sweet Potatoes with Thai Peanut Butter Sauce
• Rice Bowl with Kale, Red Pepper and Egg
• White Bean Shakshuka with Feta
• Tropical Mango Quinoa Bowl
• Mediterranean Bowl
• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
• Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Chili
• 33 Bell Pepper and Hot Pepper Recipes from Mild to Super Spicy

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