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Bell Peppers
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Bell peppers come in different colors such as green, orange, purple, red, and yellow and are sweet, not spicy.
Body
Health Benefits
- Great for your skin and immunity because of large amounts of vitamins A, C & E
- Contains vitamin B-6 which aids in keeping your nervous system and immune system healthy.
Preparation
- Rinse peppers under running water.
- Pay attention to crevices.
- Gently scrub with vegetable brush any dirt or residue.
- Remove seeds before eating
Easy Ideas
- Stuff peppers with beans, brown rice, and vegetables.
- Put diced peppers in your scrambled eggs.
- Slice peppers and enjoy with your favorite dip.
- Add pepper rings to your pizza
Storage
- Wash your peppers just before you eat them to keep them fresh.
- Whole peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Cut peppers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- Place peppers in a freezer bag or container and store in the freezer to keep it longer.
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