Vibrantly red, yet surprisingly sweet in flavour. The piquillo pepper holds a nearly un-detectable heat messuring in at only 500-100 scoville heat unit; compare that to the 2500-8000 of the jalapeno pepper and you can see the difference.
Succulent, mild in heat, with smokey undertones. This classic Spanish pepper has thick walls like a classic bell pepper stuff them with manchego cheese and roast them in olive oil for a classic tapas dish. Or try some of these other ways:
Blitz in a blender with tomatos, garlic, olive oil for a quick pasta sauce. - Serve with our gluten free pasta for a quick easty vegan and gluten free meal.
Stuff with your favourite meats.
Blend with cooked lentils to create a red lentil and piquillo bisque.
