Green bell peppers can be stored (unwashed) in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.Red bell peppers should only be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days, due to the fact that they are more mature than their green brothers.

Bell peppers can also be stored in the freezer. After washing, cut them into thin slices and place in a plastic freezer bag in the freezer. Frozen peppers are not like fresh peppers, but are wonderful for cooking.

Red and yellow bell peppers are much sweeter than their green counterparts. Although they started out as green peppers, they were left on the plant to ripen for a much longer period of time. Because they require a longer period of growing time, they are a little more expensive than the green bell peppers. The taste is well worth the price!