Pimentos are sweet peppers most closely associated with Spain, and they can be stuffed into the olive in a martini glass, pureed in cheese dips, or dried and made into paprika. Pimentos work as a garnish, an ingredient and a spice. So, what do we know about this versatile type of pepper?

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Pimentos: What Are They Used For?
17 Mar 2022
If you cannot eat spicy peppers, pimentos are sweet and mild. They are among the mildest chilli peppers, with a Scoville heat rating between 100 and 500. They can be compared to a more aromatic and sweet red bell pepper. In comparison to the heat of jalapeño pepper, pimentos are about 40 times milder.
If you're looking to add some zip to a dish - and a little mystery, since it's not an ingredient that many people are familiar with - pimentos will fit the bill. You will instantly recognise their unmistakably sweet and slightly peppery taste once you've tried them.