Sweet Peppers
Varieties
Sweet peppers range in color from green to yellow, orange, red, purple, and black. Red bell peppers are fully ripened green bell peppers, with a milder, sweeter flavor. Other peppers include the red, heart-shaped pimiento; the pale green, slender and curved bull’s horn; the long, tapered Cubanelle, which ranges in color from yellow to red; and the sweet banana pepper, which is yellow and banana-shaped.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Wash peppers just before using; remove the stem, seeds, and interior membranes, and add to salads, soups, or stir-frys. Peppers can be sautéed, steamed, or baked. Roast peppers by holding them over an open flame, or broiling them about 1/2-inch (1.25cm) from the broiler flame and rotating every minute or so until they blacken evenly. Put charred peppers in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes, then pull off the blackened peels and rinse the peppers under cold water. Pat dry, remove seeds and stems, and slice peppers. Use roasted pepper slices in salads, or purée in soups.
Storing
Store peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Highlights
Peppers (sweet, green, raw), 1 cup (chopped) (149g)
- Calories: 30
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrate: 7g
- Total Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 3g
*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C (119.80mg)
*Good Source of: Vitamin A (551.30IU) and Vitamin B6 (0.33mg)
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