Bell Pepper Tips

The bell pepper is one of the most versatile vegetables known! It's a healthy diet habit to add them to most recipes for a boost of health and flavor, especially the red peppers that are full of antioxidants!

Facts about Bell Peppers

• They come in the colors of the rainbow from yellow, orange, red, green, to purple.

• They taste sweet and lack the heat of other peppers.

• They contain many phytonutrients, vitamins, and fiber.

• They are a summer vegetable so are freshest at the end of summer.

• Choose ones that are crispy with no soft spots.

• They vary in size and shape.

• They are very low calorie.

• Can be eaten raw, grilled, roasted, baked, chopped, or added to any recipe.

• Can be frozen for later use. Chop them and freeze them in freezer bags.

• They are 10th on the 2016 list of dirty dozen produce for pesticides, so consider buying organic!

Tips for Using Bell Peppers

• Add chopped peppers to your tuna, salmon, or egg salad sandwiches. Finely chop them and add them in for extra crunch. I try to fill my meat salad recipes half full of vegetables to extend them and lower the calories.

• Add giant chunks of peppers to your grilled kebobs. Pair them with your favorite meat and grilling veggies and fruits. Add different colored varieties for a beautiful presentation!

Making bell peppers a staple in your home is a lifestyle solution that you want to encourage. They can be added to almost any dish for added flavor! They are real foods that are packed full of nutrients and fiber, so they fill you up, without filling you out!