What are Piquillo Peppers?

Piquillo peppers are a variety of chili, Capsicum annuum, having a sweet taste with little to no heat. The fruits are about 7 cm long, well suited for growing in pots.

The piquillo pepper is traditionally grown in Northern Spain near the town of Lodosa. Its name is derived from the Spanish for "little beak".

You can buy these lovely mellow, flavorful peppers here.