Bell Peppers

Description

Bell peppers come mainly in three vibrant colors of green, yellow and red. Other varieties of peppers can also be found. This versatile vegetable is packed with vitamins and minerals. Bell peppers are the richest dietary source of Vitamin C. Other Vitamins available in bell peppers include Vitamin B6 (a very important nutrient for the formation of red blood cells), Vitamin A, B9, E & K1. Bell peppers are also a rich source of Potassium. Packed with various antioxidants like Capsanthin, Violaxanthin, Lutein, Quercetin, and Luteolin makes bell pepper a must as a kitchen staple. These antioxidants promote eye health, prevent chronic diseases of heart, prevents cancer, prevents anemia, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, treats fibromyalgia, promotes skin health, and relieves menopausal symptoms.

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Application

Bell peppers can be consumed both raw or cooked. They make a great addition to salads and can be cooked to multiple different ways. Stuffed bell peppers, bell peppers on skewers, bell peppers in pasta or as pizza toppings are some of the best-known ways to add bell peppers to your diet. Grilling, baking, or stir-frying bell peppers brings out the sweet crunchy flavor of this vegetable. Bell peppers pair well with chicken, meats, eggs, tomatoes, olives, greens, salad leaves, cheese, olive oil, vinaigrettes, onion, mushrooms and cucumbers.