When it comes to cooking with capsicum, there’s no bad option.
Whether you’ve stuffed them, fried them, or choose to eat them raw, capsicums (also known as bell peppers) are a delicious and nutritious addition to your meals.
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Scroll on for a collection of our tried and tested recipes that feature capsicum in them, jam-packed to the brim with all the good stuff.

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Rice Stuffed Capsicums
Easy impressive and full of veggies – this is one cool way for kids to get their daily servings!
Try the recipe for yourself here.

Proscuitto Wrapped Mushrooms with Capsicum Relish
Amp up mealtime with this umami-rich mushroom dish!
Try the recipe for yourself here.

Chorizo and Capsicum Pasta Bake
A delicious combination of our two favourite things!
Try the recipe for yourself here.
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Baked Fish with Tomato, Capsicum, and Olives
Who said cooking a delicious fish dish had to be complicated?
Try the recipe for yourself here.

Sweet and Sour Pork
A crispy capsicum twist on a fan-favourite recipe.
Try the recipe for yourself here.

Spanish Pork and Pineapple Kebabs
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Try the recipe for yourself here.
Since 2022, Elizabeth has been writing for legacy Australian brands such as The Australian Women's Weekly, WHO, TV Week, Woman's Day, and Now to Love. She is currently the Digital Editor for New Idea, where she manages the brand's social media, print-to-digital relations, and all online content. After completing a Bachelor of Media majoring in Journalism and Non-Fiction writing, Elizabeth began working in radio, both as an executive producer and presenter of both breakfast and drive radio programs. From there she worked for a publishing house and then departed for the country to sow her oats as a regional journalist in the Riverina region of NSW. After a short stint in a communications role at a distillery, she landed her dream role as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist with Are Media. Elizabeth loves writing about celebrities, royals, beauty and fashion, food, streaming, reality TV, sports, and more.
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