What to do with leftover roasted red peppers

Find out ways to use up leftover roasted red peppers, from salads to soups and a variety of main meals.

What to do with leftover roasted red peppers

Recipes using roasted red peppers

How to use up leftover roasted red peppers

  • Quinoa tabbouleh. Finely chop roasted red peppers. Mix with cooked quinoa, some finely chopped red onion, chopped semi-dried tomatoes, a handful each of fresh parsley and mint, plus 1tbsp each lemon juice and olive oil. Season well.
  • Red pepper pasta sauce. Whizz roasted red peppers in a blender with 1 tbsp tomato purée and 1-2 garlic cloves. Heat the mixture in a pan with some olive oil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add a handful of fresh basil, 1 tsp sugar, a pinch of chilli flakes and seasoning. Stir through cooked pasta.

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