Freshly roasted red peppers are wonderful, but these Roasted Red Peppers in a jar are great when you can’t roast your own! And I love to use the red peppers from a jar in a variety of dishes, and this post has links to my favorite recipes using them.
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I love Roasted Red Peppers in a Jar as a pantry ingredient. Of course you can roast your own red peppers, and the freshly roasted peppers are fantastic. But when you don’t have that much time or energy, using red peppers from a jar is quick and the jarred peppers are amazingly flavorful.
My regular grocery store carries two brands of jarred red peppers, but these Mount Olive Roasted Red Peppers are cheaper and so consistently good that they’re the ones I always reach for, and I’ve been buying this brand for over twenty years now!
But if your store doesn’t carry this brand, there are lots of good options for Roasted Red Peppers in a jar (affiliate link) and they’re something you’ll always find in my pantry! Keep reading for more about why I like them and some of my favorite ways to use them.
Why do I love Roasted Red Peppers in a Jar?
Here are some of the reasons I always have these jars of roasted red peppers in my pantry:
- Although freshly roasted peppers are amazing, the process is somewhat time-consuming and messy.
- The jarred red peppers keep indefinitely in the pantry, and they’re relatively inexpensive compared to other similar products.
- I love the way red peppers add flavor and a pop of color to so many dishes.
- Roasted red peppers are very low in carbs and calories.
This is a perfect example of one of the products I happily buy it over and over and love to feature for my Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks. Just in case you’re looking at that jar and wondering how I’d use this type of roasted red pepper, below are some favorite recipes from the blog that use them.
Sauces and Dips with Red Peppers:
- Roasted Red Pepper Aioli with Garlic
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Soup with Red Peppers:
- Sausage and Lentil Soup
- Goulash Soup
Main Dishes with Red Peppers:
- Hungarian Pot Roast (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
- 30 Minute Spicy Fish Stew
- Chicken and Sausage Stew (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
- Vegan Lentil Chili
Breakfast Dishes with Red Peppers:
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Artichokes
- Southwest Breakfast Skillet
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Kale, Red Pepper, and Feta
Vegetable Dishes with Red Peppers:
- Greek Style Roasted Mushrooms
- Mediterranean Eggplant
Salads with Red Peppers:
- Green Bean Salad with Hearts of Palm
- Artichoke Heart Salad
- Zucchini Pasta Salad
- Pesto Pasta Salad
- No-Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Italian Sausage
- Antipasto Artichoke Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
About Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks:
Everything I feature for Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks is a product I’ve used myself and would happily buy over and over again. (Mount Olive has never sent me any red peppers, and they have no idea I’m writing about their product.
