Vegetable of the Month: Ring the Bell Peppers!

Summertime is a great time to enjoy this in-season vegetable.  Not only are bell peppers tasty, they come in a colorful variety the whole family will love!  Bell peppers are available in green, yellow, red, orange, and even purple!  This vegetable makes it very easy to add some color to your plate.  It is also a terrific source of Vitamin C.
 
How to Select:
Look for brightly colored and firm skin.  Avoid dull or shriveled peppers.
 


How to Store:
Store peppers in the refrigerator.  Peppers will easily last one week.


Top 5 Way to Enjoy Bell Peppers:
  1. Add some color to salads.  Toss in some sliced peppers!
  2. Spice up your breakfast.  Chop peppers and add them to scrambled eggs or an omelet.
  3. Stir-fry!  Alongside other vegetables like carrots, broccoli and onions, bell peppers are great to add to stir-fry meals.
  4. Color your Chili.  Bell peppers are a great way to add some extra flavor and color to traditional chili recipes.
  5. Grab and go.  Slice bell peppers into strips.  Add some light ranch dressing or hummus for a quick and easy snack!
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  1. fresh n fairSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Really this vegetable that make your day healthy and sweet. chop peppers is one type of vegetable that is used at different level. fresh vegetable.for fresh fruits & vegetables contact freshnfair

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