Pimiento

/pɪˈmɛn.toʊ/
noun

A type of sweet pepper that is usually red, used in cooking and can be served raw or cooked.

She added sliced pimientos to the salad for extra flavor.
Visual representation of "pimiento" - A type of sweet pepper that is usually red, used in cooking and can be served raw or cooked.

Often appears as...

  • stuffed pimientos
  • pimiento cheese

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noun

A type of sweet pepper that is usually red, used in cooking and can be served raw or cooked.

She added sliced pimientos to the salad for extra flavor.
Visual representation of "pimiento" - A type of sweet pepper that is usually red, used in cooking and can be served raw or cooked.

Often appears as...

  • stuffed pimientos
  • pimiento cheese

Usage tips

Neutral

General

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Culinary Uses

Pimientos are often included in recipes due to their sweet taste and attractive color.

Many people enjoy adding pimientos to dishes for visual appeal.
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Versatility in Dishes

Pimientos can be used in a variety of cuisines, from Mediterranean to American.

You will find pimientos in salads, sandwiches, and pizzas.
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Cultural Context

In some cultures, pimientos have specific traditional recipes.

In Spain, pimientos del piquillo is a popular dish.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Culinary Uses

Pimientos are often included in recipes due to their sweet taste and attractive color.

Many people enjoy adding pimientos to dishes for visual appeal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Versatility in Dishes

Pimientos can be used in a variety of cuisines, from Mediterranean to American.

You will find pimientos in salads, sandwiches, and pizzas.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

In some cultures, pimientos have specific traditional recipes.

In Spain, pimientos del piquillo is a popular dish.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Culinary Uses

Pimientos are often included in recipes due to their sweet taste and attractive color.

Many people enjoy adding pimientos to dishes for visual appeal.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Versatility in Dishes

Pimientos can be used in a variety of cuisines, from Mediterranean to American.

You will find pimientos in salads, sandwiches, and pizzas.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

In some cultures, pimientos have specific traditional recipes.

In Spain, pimientos del piquillo is a popular dish.
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