What Is Banana peppers and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with banana peppers? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 43 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (124g)Where found
Banana peppers are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Banana peppers are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do banana peppers weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 124 grams |
| 1 small (4" long) | 33 grams |
| 1 medium (4-1/2" long) | 46 grams |
| 1 large (5" long) | 75 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 香蕉辣椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | piments bananes | |
| en español: | pimientos de banana |
Recipes using banana peppers
There are 43 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chicken Caesar
A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.
Quick & Easy Bibimbap
Learn how to make Bibimbap, one of my favorite Korean dishes. This time instead of preparing each vegetable separately, I cooked the similar texture vegetables together, which saved time and still tasted delicious. I mixed the seasoned vegetables with soba noodles and of course always have some kimchee as a side, that's a must in Korean food.
Lettuce Wrap
A Chinese inspired stir-fry dish is wrapped into lettuce leaves to serve, and enjoy all the yummy goodness in one wrap!
Tomato, Basil & Almond Pesto Pasta (Pesto alla Trapanese)
Fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and toasted almonds make this fresh pesto that highlights the fresh ingredients. A very quick, easy and delicious dish! Originates from the Italian village of Trapani on the tip of Sicily.
Chinese Pork & Peppers (????)
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Mom's Big Sub Sandwich
That's right, I have a recipe for a sub sandwich. You may ask yourself why it is necessary. Its because its the best sandwich and a huge crowd pleaser! Trust me.
Soba Noodles, Mushroom & Tatsoi with Sweet-Sour Cucumber
This one pot dish is packed with deliciousness and goodness. Sauteed assorted mushrooms are cooked in a flavorful broth, lots of Asian yumminess will for sure make your tummy feel very happy.
Veggie Tofu Sheet Rolls
This classic Chinese appetizer can be found in many of Chinese restaurants. Fresh and crunchy veggies are wrapped into fresh tofu sheets, very similar way to wrap sushi. Usually served with soy-sesame or spicy dipping sauce.
Butternut Squash, Green Beans & Tofu
Western-style stir-fry, that uses Sweet butternut squash balanced with a chili sauce. Quick, easy and tasty.
Orzo & Bell Pepper Salad with Edamame, Olives & Feta
Layers of textures and flavors in this salad. Crunchy and fresh bell peppers, sweet edamade, salty olives, feta and nutty pine nuts together make this salad amazingly tasty.
Three Bean Salad with Sweet Bell Peppers
Simply delicious. If you use canned beans, it only takes you about 10 minutes, a tasty and flavorful salad is ready. Have it as a side dish or a nutritious main dish.
Bok Choy, Mushrooms & Tofu Stir-Fry
This bok choy, mushrooms, and tofu stir-fry deliver sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor. It's hard not to taste good when you have garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil... all these classic and delicious Asian spices in one dish.
Dinuguan (Blood Stew)
Dinuguan is a traditional Filipino pork blood stew simmered with liver, vinegar, fish sauce, and hot banana peppers. Rich, tangy, and boldly savory, this classic Pinoy comfort dish serves 4.
Pissaladiere Pizza
Pissaladiere-style pizza with caramelized leeks, roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, capers, basil, and balsamic vinegar on a homemade whole wheat crust. Vegan-friendly.
Spicy Sausage Sandwiches
Spicy sausage sandwiches on English muffins with homemade pepper-corn salsa, jalapenos, banana peppers, and melted Colby cheese. A fiery breakfast or lunch sandwich.
Venison Savory Stew
Slow cooker venison stew that runs 12 to 16 hours on low, building deep game flavor with white wine, Worcestershire, lentils, and unpeeled root vegetables for maximum nutrition.
Bean Curd with Chinese Parsley
Wok-fried tofu with hot banana peppers, sweet red bell pepper, soy sauce, and a generous shower of fresh cilantro. A minimalist Chinese stir-fry that's fast and bright.
Lynn's Green Marsala
A delicious marsala recipe made with shredded zucchini, spinach and banana peppers. Tastes great when served over basmati rice.
Lynn's Green Marsala
A delicious marsala recipe made with shredded zucchini, spinach and banana peppers. Tastes great when served over basmati rice.
Paksiw Na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish & Vegetables)
Paksiw na Isda is Filipino vinegar-poached fish simmered with ginger, banana peppers, and eggplant. A tangy, brothy classic that deepens after a day in the fridge.
Chicken Thighs with Aromatic Spices
Chicken thighs poached with cumin and oregano, rubbed with spice paste, then pan-fried until crisp. Served in a tangy onion broth with banana peppers and apple cider vinegar.
Hot Pepper Salsa
Hot pepper salsa for canning, made with banana peppers, green peppers, garlic, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Sweet-hot ketchup-based relish, makes 12 jars.
Hot Salsa
Big-batch hot salsa for canning with fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, banana peppers, Vidalia onion, and oregano, thickened with cornstarch. Makes 13 pints of thick, spicy salsa for year-round pantry stocking.
No Pain Salsa
Mild blender salsa with tomatoes, banana peppers, cilantro, onion, and garlic. No heat, no cooking, no fuss. Just blend and serve.
