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TEST KITCHEN TIP: CUTTING UP A BELL PEPPER

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We’ve found that the most efficient way to handle this awkwardly shaped vegetable is to slice off the top and bottom, then cut the body of the pepper in one place so that it can be opened up and lay flat on the cutting board.

1. Slice off top and bottom of pepper and remove seeds and stem. Slice down through side of pepper.

2. Lay pepper flat on cutting board, trim away any remaining ribs and seeds, then cut into pieces or strips as desired.