Everyone in the vegetable garden had been warned: “Watch out, the chili pepper is coming!” They were expecting a fiery character who might lose his temper at the slightest thing. And then... surprise! With his big curious eyes, tiny smile and welcoming arms, this little chili pepper seems much more interested in making friends. Could his fearsome reputation be just a little exaggerated?

Not all chili peppers bring the same amount of heat. Some are fairly mild, while others can be incredibly hot. Our little character is keeping his secret well hidden: there's simply no way to tell which team he belongs to from that innocent smile! For this Coloring Page, a brilliant red will make him stand out, topped with a fresh splash of bright green for his stem and leafy cap. A few chocolate-brown touches on his hands and shoes complete the look. Or change his outfit completely: depending on the variety and stage of ripeness, chili peppers can also be green, yellow, orange, purple and other shades.

Just a few steps away, Simon the red bell pepper knows quite a lot about the changing colors of this unusual family. From there, our little chili can introduce you to even more garden neighbors among our Fruit and Vegetable Coloring Pages. One mystery remains: behind that sweet little smile, is he hiding a mild personality... or the fiery spirit of a real hot chili pepper?