Can you freeze raw peppers?

Raw peppers are easy to freeze without the work of blanching them. You can likely still eat them raw once thawed without losing too much texture.

How long do frozen peppers and onion last in the freezer?

Both should last nicely for 10-12 months - the key to getting them to last longer is to get as much air out of the bag as possible each time you seal it.

How do you freeze cooked peppers and onions?

Freeze cooked peppers and onions the same way you would do with raw ones. Let them cool down after cooking, lay them in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and freeze for 8-12 hours before placing them in a zip-top bag for long-term storage. Try them in my recipe for Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers !

How to Freeze Peppers and Onions

Ingredients

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2 whole onions (red, white, yellow)
2 whole sweet bell peppers (any color)

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Instructions

Wash and dry produce.
Slice onions at least in half, or go ahead and slice or dice to desired “recipe ready” format.
Slice peppers in half and discard seeds and ribs. Slice and dice to desired shape.
Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet for 8-12 hours.
Once frozen, add to labeled and dated zip-top freezer bags for long term storage.
Use in any recipe for easy meal prep!

Notes

Freezing in a single layer first ensures they don’t all stick together in the bag.
Gently press your zip-top bag after filling to remove as much air as possible out of the bag before freezing.
Store in the freezer for 10-12 months.
To save even more time, feel free to slice or dice your onions and peppers – keeping bags of various sizes means you are ready for any recipe, whether it is soup or fajitas.
Have a food processor? You can use the dicing disk to make quick work of this prep work!

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Healthy
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 47
Sugar: 5.8 g
Sodium: 5.5 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg