How to Dice Bell Peppers
on Apr 05, 2022, Updated Apr 23, 2024
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Today I am showing you the easiest way to clean, cut, slice and How to Dice Bell Peppers. Using this method, you don’t leave any seeds behind, which has made it my absolute favorite method. I often get asked about how to do basic cooking tasks like How to Dice an Onion, 🥚 How to Poach Eggs, and other tips and advice in the kitchen. Despite being self-taught and without formal culinary training, I’ve collected wisdom through a decade of practice, and I love sharing my knowledge!
Why You’ll Love How to Dice Bell Peppers
You’re going to love my method for How to Dice Bell Peppers 🫑 because of how uniform and tiny they turn out. Not only is this method easy and fun, but it will take your salsas, casseroles, and salads to the next level. No more guessing how to make sure you don’t end up with seeds in your recipes! If you’ve been trying to figure out how to cut bell peppers, look no further!
How to Dice Bell Peppers
💦 Wash and dry the bell pepper. Cut off the stem so it can lay flat.
🔪 Cut along the three lines of the bell pepper from the middle down, without cutting all the way through.
🫑 Then fan out the cut pieces and remove the seeds and stem.
🟡 Then julienne the pieces into thin strips.
🧡 For a fine dice, cut perpendicular to the julienne strips. Now you’ve learned How to Dice Bell Peppers! Go and enjoy them with all your favorite recipes!
Nonna’s Tip 🫑
Be sure to use a very sharp knife! Be sure you don’t cut through the bottom of the pepper so that you can fan out the three bell pepper pieces and separate them from the seeds.
Variations and Substitutions for How to Dice Bell Peppers
Experiment with different bell pepper types, vegetable additions, protein options, and seasoning variations when you’re learning How to Dice Bell Peppers!
- Feel free to use any 🌈 color bell pepper you like, such as yellow, green, or red.
- Use your diced bell peppers in so many different recipes.
Similar Recipes
Best Served With
- A summer salsa like my Peach Salsa
- On top of tacos or add the diced bell peppers inside quesadillas
- With your favorite salad such as my Cobb Salad Recipe
Common Questions
Absolutely! Using a mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers is a great idea!
Any sharp knife should work well. This Miyabi Kaizen Knife is what I recommend.
Yes, you can prepare the bell peppers in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Be sure you don’t cut all the way through the bottom of the pepper so that you can fan out the three bell pepper pieces and separate them from the seeds
Be sure to use a steady cutting board when you are learning How to Dice Bell Peppers; make sure the board doesn’t move on the counter. You can do this by using a damp paper towel under the board or a non-slip mat or a cutting board that has grips on the bottom. The paper towel method is my favorite.
Have a sturdy hold on the knife and never put your pointer finger on top of the knife. Wrap your entire hand around the handle closer to the bottom. Your hand shouldn’t be near the top of the handle where you have no control.
When learning How to Dice Bell Peppers or cutting anything, always make a ‘claw’ with your non-cutting hand and place your knuckles down on whatever you are cutting. Your knuckles will protect you from cutting yourself and guide you. Then always move the guiding hand back as you cut and pay attention. Go as slow as you need to! Have patience and enjoy the process. This should be relaxing and therapeutic.
How to Dice Bell Peppers
Equipment
Ingredients
- bell pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the bell pepper and cut the stem so that the bell pepper can lay flat stem side down.
- Start cutting along the three lines of the bell pepper starting from the middle and cut all to the bottom but not cutting all the way through.
- Once you followed cutting the three bell pepper lines you can fan out those pieces and remove the bell pepper from the seeds and stem.
- Take each piece and begin to make thin strips, which is what we call Julienne. If you want a nice dice you can take those Julienned strips of bell pepper and cut perpendicular to cutting them lengthwise to create a fine dice.
