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Pub date
2009-03-01
Sweet Bell Peppers
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Sweet Bell Peppers:
Sweet bell peppers are evenly sized with thick and juicy flesh and sweet flavor. They come into different colors, green, red, yellow, and orange, indicating the stage of ripeness. The most common bell peppers that found in the supermarkets are green sweet bell peppers, which are fully developed but not ripe, however, red, orange, and yellow peppers are riper, and sweeter than green ones.
Sweet bell peppers
Season:
Sweet bell peppers are available year-round in many supermarkets.
Purchasing tips:
When choosing sweet bell peppers, select fresh and firm peppers that are bright in color. Avoid soft ones or with wrinkled skins or brown spots. They should also feel heavy for the size.
Storage:
Place unwashed sweet bell peppers in plastic bags and keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Mini peppers will keep up to two weeks or so.
Preparation and Usage:
Discard the stem, cut lengthwise into half, remove the inner seeds with a spoon, cut into cubes or strips, you can eat them raw or stir fry with other ingredients for a main dish.
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