How to Store Bell Peppers in the Fridge (Green, Yellow, Red)

Step 1

The best way to store peppers is in the crisper drawer of the fridge.

Step 2

If the whole fresh bell peppers are packaged in plastic, first remove the bell peppers from the plastic bag.

Step 3

Place the peppers either in a reusable cloth bag (like this or this)or store the peppers loose in the crisper drawer. The bag will keep the peppers organized.

Step 4

Halved Peppers: If you only use half a bell pepper and have the other half leftover, keep the seeds and stem attached to the unused half and store the bell pepper in the crisper drawer of the fridge (either in a reusable bag or loose in the crisper drawer). Use within 1 week.

Step 5

Sliced, Chopped or Diced Peppers: Place cut, chopped, or sliced peppers in a glass, airtight container. The cut peppers will keep fresh for 2-3 days.

Step 6

If you want the cut pepper to last longer (7 days or longer), place a paper towel at the bottom of the glass container and the pepper slices on top. An alternative method is to place the sliced peppers in a Ziploc bag with a paper towel.