Zesty Grilled Peppers

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These grilled peppers are the perfect way to cook up the whole rainbow of bell peppers. Simply seasoned with pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and lemon, they make a great side dish or addition to salads, salsa, omelets, and more.

Grilled red, orange, and yellow peppers on a black serving dish with text overlay - Grilled Bell Peppers.

Grilled Peppers

Leave the boring grilled peppers behind and pump up the flavor with this zesty seasoning blend. Simple herbs, spices, and fresh lemon come together to give your grilled peppers the oomph they need to really shine.

Whether you cook these to enjoy as a side, or you plan to use them in a salsa or salad, they’ll bring a massive pop of flavor.

Sliced orange, red, and yellow bell peppers on a cutting board.

How to Grill Peppers

These pepper require hardly any prep time, and they cook up in under 10 minutes. Once you have all the ingredients assembled (a full list is included in the printable recipe card below) you’re ready to grill yourself some veggies! Here’s how to grill peppers.

  1. Prep. Preheat the grill (propane gas, charcoal, or anything you have on the back porch will work just fine for this recipe) to high heat, around 400-450 degrees F. While the grill is preheating, wash and cut the bell peppers into quarters and remove the ribs and seeds.
  2. Season. Place the pepper into a gallon-sized bag and add all remaining ingredients (olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, and juice). Shake or massage to coat the peppers.
  3. Grill. Once the grill is fully preheated, remove the peppers from the bag and place them directly on the grill grates. Grill for 3-4 minutes, flip, and continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Enjoy. Promptly remove the bell peppers from the grill to a serving platter or cutting board. These can be enjoyed whole as a side or chopped up and used however you would like.

Seasonings and bell peppers in a gallon-sized zip-top bag.

How Long to Grill Peppers

It takes around 3-4 minutes per side (6-8 minutes total) to grill peppers with the grill running steady at 400-450 degrees F. 

Keep in mind that this time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the peppers and the consistency of the temperature on the grill. Keep an eye on your peppers and remove them from the grill when they have a nice bit of char on them, but they’re not overly blackened.

You can also cook these a bit longer or shorter if you’re aiming for crunchy or softer peppers. They’re pretty forgiving.

Sliced bell peppers on the grill grates of a grill.

Tips for Grilling Bell Peppers

Pause here for a moment, folks! Here are some tips for grilling bell peppers that’ll help you make the most flavorful and perfectly cooked peppers.

  • Try yellow and orange bell peppers. Any bell peppers will work for this recipe, but I prefer the sweetness of yellows and oranges to balance the brightness of the lemon in the marinade. Reds are a secondary choice and green bell peppers hit the lowest ranking on the scale as they tend to be a little bitter/bland.
  • Use for meal prepping. Want to prep the peppers in advance? You can chop the peppers and assemble the seasoning the night before grilling. Your peppers won’t be quite as crisp, but they will have incredible flavor.
  • Reuse leftovers! Store any leftover grilled peppers in the fridge for a few days. Chop and add to scrambled eggs, salads, sandwiches, you name it. These are great made in bulk and used for meal prep!

Grilled red, orange, and yellow peppers on a black serving dish.

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Zesty Grilled Peppers

By: Susie Bulloch
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These grilled peppers are the perfect way to cook up the whole rainbow of bell peppers. Simply seasoned with pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and lemon, they make a great side dish or addition to salads, salsa, omelets, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings4 people
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 bell peppers yellow, orange, or red
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat. Turn on the grill and allow it to preheat to high heat (around 400-450 degrees F).
  • Prep the peppers. Wash and cut the bell peppers into quarters and remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Season. Place the bell peppers in a gallon-sized zip-top bag, along with the olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, and juice. Massage to evenly coat peppers in the seasoned oil. You can also place all ingredients in a bowl and stir well to evenly coat the peppers.
  • Grill the peppers. Remove the peppers from the bag and place them directly on the hot grill grates. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side with the lid open to develop char marks and cook the peppers to a tender-crisp texture.
  • Enjoy. Remove the peppers from the grill grates to your serving platter and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3737IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Leslie says:

    This one’s a Keeper!!