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Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6.
Did you know?
While bell peppers are often treated like vegetables, they are actually fruits!
Characteristics
  • Bell peppers are in the same family as tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes.
  • Select peppers that are bright in color, firm and free of soft spots or blemishes.
  • Bell peppers can be green, red, yellow, orange or purple; green and purple are slightly bitter, while red, yellow and orange peppers are sweeter.
  • 1 cup of a chopped red bell pepper contains:
    • 317% of your recommended daily value of vitamin C to help heal wounds and to keep teeth and gums healthy.
    • 20% of your recommended daily value of vitamin B6 to help the body convert food into energy.
Prepare

Wash bell peppers. Remove the stem and seeds.

Try bell peppers:

  • Sautéed alone or with other vegetables
  • Raw with your favorite dip or on a salad
  • Grilled whole or as part of a kabob
  • Roasted with other vegetables
  • Stuffed and baked
Store
  • To refrigerate: Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
  • To freeze: Whole raw peppers can be frozen in a plastic bag for up to 1 year. You can also cut peppers into pieces and freeze them in a plastic bag for up to 1 year.

 

How to cut strips and dice bell pepper
How to cut strips and dice bell pepper

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