Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for roasted red peppers
Best swap for roasted red peppers: Jarred piquillo peppers, 1:1; slightly smaller, more intense.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Roasted Red Peppers?
The best swap for Roasted Red Peppers is Jarred Piquillo Peppers, 1:1; slightly smaller, more intense. Another option is Red Bell Pepper, roast yourself: broil whole until charred, then peel and seed. The table below also lists Pimientos, Fire-Roasted Poblano and Sun-Dried Tomatoes In Oil, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Jarred piquillo peppers | 1:1; slightly smaller, more intense |
| Red bell pepper | roast yourself: broil whole until charred, then peel and seed |
| Pimientos | drained, 1:1 by weight; sweeter and softer, and usually sold already diced |
| Fire-roasted poblano | 1:1 peeled and seeded; the same char with mild heat and a greener flavor |
| Sun-dried tomatoes in oil | use about half; much more concentrated and acidic, but it fills the same sweet-savory role in spreads |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- National Center for Home Food Preservation, Peppers (opens in a new tab)
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