What Are Sweet Peppers?
Crisp, juicy sweet peppers are a favorite food of many people. A botanical fruit, peppers are prepared as vegetable dishes, and can be used in most styles of cooking. Also known as bell peppers, sweet peppers can be used in salads, sandwiches, stews, and many other dishes. Sweet, mild peppers can add a zesty flavor to nearly any meal. Stuffed peppers filled with rice, ground beef, seasonings, and tomato sauce are a favorite Southern comfort food in the United States. Peppers can be stewed, grilled, broiled, roasted, baked, sautéed, or even served raw as a snack. The colorful, bouncy peppers can also visually enhance a meal.
Crisp, juicy sweet peppers are a favorite food of many people. A botanical fruit, peppers are prepared as vegetable dishes, and can be used in most styles of cooking. Also known as bell peppers, sweet peppers can be used in salads, sandwiches, stews, and many other dishes. Sweet, mild peppers can add a zesty flavor to nearly any meal. Stuffed peppers filled with rice, ground beef, seasonings, and tomato sauce are a favorite Southern comfort food in the United States. Peppers can be stewed, grilled, broiled, roasted, baked, sautéed, or even served raw as a snack. The colorful, bouncy peppers can also visually enhance a meal. A rich source of antioxidants, sweet peppers are filled with vitamins C and A. Red peppers tend to contain more of these nutrients than other colors. One cup (230 grams) of fresh, chopped sweet peppers contains 30 calories, trace amounts of fat, three grams (a tenth of one ounce) of fiber, one gram (.04 ounces) of protein, and no cholesterol. Peppers are also a good
