Did You Know?
Red bell peppers have 11x more beta-carotene and twice the vitamin C of green bell peppers — they're simply fully ripened green peppers that stayed on the vine longer.
Overview
Americas · summer · vegetables
Bell peppers are sweet, crisp nightshade vegetables available in green, red, yellow, and orange — each with slightly different sweetness levels — used raw, roasted, stuffed, or in sauces.
Americas
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
vegetables
Category
Flavor Profile
Sweetcrispmild
Storage Tips
Refrigerate in crisper drawer for up to 2 weeks (whole); cut peppers keep for 3–5 days wrapped tightly.
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How to Cook with Bell Pepper
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Roast directly over flame for smoky, charred flavor; char under broiler then steam in a covered bowl for easy skin removal.
Best Pairings
fetaolive oilgarliconiontomatobasil
Substitutes
Roasted red pepper from jar (for cooked applications), tomato (for sauces), or poblano pepper (for mild heat)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Bell Pepper
Nutrition Highlights
calories
31 kcal per 100g
key_nutrients
Vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin B6, folate, lutein, antioxidants
Quick Facts
Categoryvegetables
OriginAmericas
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Very high in vitamin C (red pepper has more than orange); rich in antioxidant carotenoids; may reduce risk of macular degeneration.
Bell Pepper Photos
5 photos showcasing Bell Pepper in its many forms
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Bell Pepper
vegetables
OriginAmericas
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Sweetcrispmild
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Pairs Well With
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