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Be the bell pepper of the ball with these 9 capsicum dishes

Bell pepper, chilli pepper, capsicum - it’s delicious however you call it! Its crispy, juicy, and sometimes a little spicy bite is loved both raw and cooked. Check out these capsicum concoctions and make use of the vibrant yellow/red/green trio today!

Barbecued capsicum with egg and pecorino

Source: Rachel Tolosa Paz

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As Masterchef alumni Amina Elshafei shares, roots of stuffed vegetables apparently come from the Ottomans who historically ruled parts of the Middle East over centuries. This is her grandmother’s recipe, and you can easily swap out the capsicums with baby eggplant and zucchini.
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The smoky sizzled flavour of these kebabs, paired with this sweet and savoury mango sauce, makes them a delicious vegetarian main.
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This combo of curried tofu, smoky capsicum, sharp pickled radish, fresh coriander and creamy mayo is heavenly. These tacos work well on their own, or as part of a spread.
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Clarissa Feildel shares one of her husband's recipes for their last book. They have this quite often, with a really nice piece of pork and some of the jam on the side and a fresh salad.
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Whole bullhorn capsicums baked and drizzled with a thyme, garlic and olive-oil marinade. A perfect entrée or side dish.
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Catalan cuisine chef Emma Warren shares her Spanish stir-fry, with potato, capsicum, lamb and herbs. Remember to 'jump' the pan as you go to keep the ingredients moving.
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By using capsicum and regular basil instead of the traditional Thai krapow flavours and making it a little bit sweeter, the kids appreciate it more.
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This is a novel and colourful way to cook eggs and capsicums, which turn soft and tender on the barbie.
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There is a little work required to create pan choripán from scratch, but it is a process that pays dividends.
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Published 15 December 2021 1:29pm
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