What to Make with Half a pepper – Fast, Fresh, and Tasty Ideas

Wondering what to do with Half a pepper? Try these quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipes.

Recipes with Half a pepper

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Stir-fried edamame with diced beef

The glossy sauce wraps the plump ingredients tightly, and the red, green and brown colors collide to create a visual temptation. Take a bite of the beef, the springy and tender beef is slightly spicy with the sauce, and the gravy bursts on the tip of the tongue; chew a few edamame, the crisp taste and the rich compound fragrance are perfectly balanced, with layers of salty, fresh and spicy. Whether you eat it with white rice or savor it as a side dish, this edamame stir-fried beef cubes can instantly ignite your taste buds, making you indulge in it and leaving you with endless aftertaste.

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Scrambled eggs with green pepper and lean meat

Wash and cut green pepper into strips, cut ham into strips, beat eggs and stir-fry until they are chunky and serve. Heat oil and sauté minced garlic, add green pepper and stir-fry until half soft, add ham and stir-fry until fragrant, pour in eggs, add salt and a little light soy sauce to season, stir-fry quickly and evenly. The color is bright, the green pepper is slightly spicy, the ham is salty and fragrant, and the eggs are tender and smooth. It goes well with rice and is quick and easy to make.

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Hong Kong Style Soy Sauce Chicken

A golden, glossy Hong Kong classic! Tender chicken is infused with the rich aroma of soy sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Simple to make yet irresistibly flavourful — a timeless comfort dish that brings authentic Hong Kong taste straight to your table.

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Spring-like soft tofu

The tender tofu lies in the white porcelain bowl, like jade soaked in a spring stream, trembling and shaking with fine waves when touched by fingertips. The aroma of soybeans exposed to the summer sun is hidden in the texture. A sip is as refreshing as autumn dew, and swallowing it is as sweet as the melting water of winter snow floating in the throat. With a light pinch of chopsticks, it turns into half a pool of clouds, mixed with the green of chopped green onions, as if the four seasons are crushed and gently fed into the mouth

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Steamed pork ribs with tofu

Tofu steamed pork ribs is a dish with a relatively balanced nutritional combination. Its benefits are mainly reflected in the following aspects: • Rich in nutrients: Tofu is rich in high-quality plant protein, calcium, iron and other nutrients; pork ribs provide animal protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The combination of the two can supplement a variety of essential nutrients for the human body. • Easy to digest: Steaming is a relatively gentle cooking method. Tofu and pork ribs are soft and rotten after steaming. They are suitable for people of different ages, especially those with weak digestive function. • Calcium supplementation: Tofu and pork ribs both contain a certain amount of calcium. Calcium is very important for the health of bones and teeth. Regular consumption helps prevent osteoporosis and strengthen the body.

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Braised yellow tang

The meat is juicy and appetizing.

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Spicy and Fragrant Double-Flavor Grilled Fish

"On the left is the non-spicy seafood sauce section: the aroma of freshness hits your nose as soon as it's served. The fish is soaked in the sweet fragrance of seafood sauce, so tender it trembles when you pick it up with chopsticks. My child immediately started gnawing on the fish belly, even chewing the lotus root slices soaked in the sauce with a satisfying crunch, exclaiming, 'Mom, this is even better than what you get at restaurants!'—the seafood sauce gives the vegetables a subtle sweetness, light yet not bland at all. My child even ate rice faster than usual. On the right is our spicy dry pot section: the aroma of the dry pot ingredients fills the kitchen as soon as the sauce is poured on. The fish skin is grilled until slightly crispy, bursting with juice with every bite when coated in spicy oil. Even the celery stalks are infused with the spicy fragrance, becoming more flavorful the longer they cook. In the end, even the last bit of sauce at the bottom of the pot..." It had to be poured over rice and polished clean. The moment this pot of fish was served, the kids on the left exclaimed, "Mmm, this is so tender!" while we on the right were shouting, "Wow, this is so spicy and delicious!" The divider clearly separated the flavors; some were tender, some were fragrant. Even the usually picky kid devoured the lotus root slices. We used a special grill pan for fish that can be heated directly. It bubbled and steamed as soon as the flame was turned on, making it incredibly satisfying to eat and cook at the same time—the kids on the left were plucking at the tender, seafood-flavored fish, while we on the right were enjoying the juicy, spicy pieces of fish, taking a sip of wine, the spicy aroma mingling with the wine's fragrance, enveloped in the warmth—it was so addictive! If you don't have this special pan, a small alcohol stove with a regular grill pan works just as well, filling the air with a smoky, hearty atmosphere. Life is just too good!

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Stir-fried clams with black bean sauce

Stir-fried clams with fermented black beans. The salty aroma of fermented black beans slowly permeates the plump and tender clams, while the bell peppers and scallions add a refreshing touch. The clam meat is smooth and tender, with a subtle hint of fermented black beans. The flavor is gentle and mellow, making it a delight for both young and old. With rice, you can easily enjoy an extra half bowl. The spicy version is incredibly potent! The aroma of fermented black beans blends with the punch of chili peppers, creating an aroma that hits you right in the face as soon as it's served. The clams, coated in the red oil broth, are tender and flavorful. The spiciness is so intense that it numbs your tongue, yet you can't help but keep picking at them. The more you eat, the more intense it becomes. It's a truly satisfying spicy treat!

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Smooth sailing with cold pig ears

Putting cold pig ears into cucumbers is a creative combination. • Richer taste: The refreshing and crisp cucumber contrasts with the elastic pig ears. You can taste two different tastes at the same time with one bite, making chewing more fun. • Balanced flavor: Cold pig ears usually have strong flavors such as salty and spicy, while the fragrance and slight sweetness of cucumbers can neutralize the greasy feeling, making the overall taste more refreshing and non-greasy. • Nutritional complementarity: Pig ears are rich in collagen and protein, while cucumbers contain vitamin C, dietary fiber, etc. The combination of the two can make the nutritional intake more balanced. • More convenient to eat: Using cucumbers as a "container", you can eat directly with your hands, avoiding the inconvenience of picking up with chopsticks, and it is also cleaner and more hygienic. This combination not only retains the characteristics of both, but also enhances each other. It is a very clever way to eat.

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Stir-fried Clams with Green and Red Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

This dish features tender and juicy mussels, paired with the fresh spiciness of green and red peppers and the rich aroma of bean curd to create a home-cooked delicacy that is full of color and flavor. The oysters are crispy and bouncy, the savory flavor of the bean curd perfectly blended with the slight spiciness of the green and red peppers, which makes you want to eat. Every bite is full of layers, with both the freshness of seafood and the richness of soy sauce, it is an endlessly memorable side dish.