How to Stem Peppers

Bell peppers come in red, yellow and green colors.

Even if you aren't a vegetable enthusiast, peppers can add flavor and crunch to your diet. Peppers are nutritious foods that off a supply of vitamins and fiber. The texture and taste of peppers give life to recipes, some of which would otherwise be bland. One of the basic techniques used during the preparation of peppers is the stemming of peppers. To stem a pepper means to remove its stem. This usually is necessary because the stem is not easy to chew and sometimes does not have a pleasant taste.

Things You'll Need

• Knife

Instructions

Stemming a Sliced Pepper

1. Slice the pepper in half vertically, slightly to the side of the stem.

2. Pull or cut off the stem.

3. Remove the seeds and ribs of the pepper if necessary.

Stemming a Whole Pepper

1. Lay the whole pepper on its side.

2. Slice the upper section off of the pepper, including the stem. Cut through the entire pepper to remove the stem, plus about one-fourth of an inch below the stem.

3. Reach down into the central cavity of the pepper and remove the seeds and ribs if desired.

References

• BC Hot House: Cooking with Sweet Bell Peppers
• The Kitchn: How to Slice a Bell Pepper