At world market (it might be called Cost Plus World Market where you are), I can buy Milo's roasted red peppers for less than four bucks a jar. There are 4-5 decently sized roasted peppers in each jar. That's a lot cheaper than buying fresh and I'm not allergic to anything in the packing, I don't think.

(not to mention, the store is like a housegoth's wet dream)