DeLallo Roasted Red Peppers in Water is a gourmet antipasto and colorful ready-to-use ingredient that is ready to add a pop of color and smoky sweetness to sandwiches, pasta salads, pizzas, flatbreads, creamy dips, hummus and more.
Our superior red bell peppers are grown and harvested by hand, chosen for their thick walls and firm texture. Peppers are picked at the peak of ripeness, then slowly roasted for an authentic chargrilled flavor. Roasted Red Peppers are packed in water to preserve their flavor, color and texture. We use only whole peppers with the seeds and stems removed.
- Sweet, thick-walled pepper with a firm, but tender texture.
- Whole peppers with seeds and stems removed.
- Pleasantly smoky-sweet flavor with no bitter aftertaste.
- Packed in water for versatility of use and to preserve.
- Essential ingredient in everyday creations.
- Easy gourmet antipasto.
- Gluten free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Kosher.
- Non-GMO.
- All natural, no preservatives.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Add a pop of color and sweet, smoky flavor to all of your favorite creations. Add a new dimension to spreads and relishes, creamy party dips, hummus and other bean dips. Top off pizzas, flatbreads, grain bowls, leafy green salads and picnic pasta salads. Introduce some diced roasted red peppers to creamy tuna salad or chicken salad. Elevate burgers, melts and paninis, Italian subs and sandwiches. Brighten omelets and scrambles, breakfast potatoes, quiche and more.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are roasted red peppers?
Red roasted peppers, like this jar of DeLallo Roasted Red Peppers, are whole red bell peppers that have been stripped of seeds and stems, and then slowly roasted to reach an irresistible earthy, smoky-sweet flavor. These peppers are packed whole in water and ready to use in a number of kitchen creations—from quiche to tuna salad to picnic pasta salad. Some folks opt for homemade roasted red peppers, which is typically done on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet or sheet pan. To roast the peppers yourself, preheat the oven while you coat the red bell peppers in olive oil. Place cut-side down and roast until tender and browned.
How do I use roasted red peppers?
There are many uses for roasted red bell peppers in the kitchen. Roasted red peppers are considered a classic antipasto and can be served straight from the jar on charcuterie boards and cheese plates. These peppers pair up nicely with all the popular Italian and Mediterranean antipasto: olives, pickled peppers, specialty cheeses, hummus, pita, mustards, crispy gourmet toasts, cured meats, etc. Other than that, roasted red peppers are a tasty and eye-catching ingredient in everything from pastas and pizzas to roasted potatoes, pasta salads and more.
Are roasted red peppers in a jar good for you?
Jarred red peppers are low in fat and calories, which makes them a healthy ingredient, snack and antipasto. Red peppers are a great source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect cells.
How long does an open jar of roasted red peppers last?
Once opened, we recommend using up the jar within 2-3 weeks for the best flavor and presentation. Just be sure that the peppers are submerged in the liquid.
What is the difference between roasted red peppers and piquillo peppers?
Our Roasted Red Peppers and Piquillo Peppers are similar in a lot of ways, but Piquillos are beak shaped with a thinner flesh. Piquillo peppers are known for stuffing. While the flavor of Piquillos are more complex and slightly bitter, they still have a hint of sweetness. Roasted red peppers are much more sweet and mild—even fruity.
What is the difference between roasted red peppers and pimentos?
While pimento peppers are red, they are not the same as the red bell peppers that make up our Roasted Red Peppers in Water. Pimento peppers are heart-shaped red chili peppers Depending on the recipe, pimento peppers might pass for red bell peppers. They are both sweet, mild and red in hue.
What is the difference between roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes?
Both of these products are popular Mediterranean ingredients and can be used in much the same way—to add a pop of color and flavor to salads, pizzas, pastas, egg dishes, sandwiches, grain bowls and more. Still, these two are very different. Sun-dried tomatoes are smoky-sweet in flavor with a pleasantly chewy bite, while roasted red peppers are a tender smoky-sweet ingredient that is much milder in comparison.
What is the difference between roasted red peppers and bell peppers?
DeLallo Roasted Red Peppers are red bell peppers that have been slowly roasted to bring out their natural smoky-sweet flavor and tender texture.
