Seasons/Availability
Grown locally in California, Yellow Holland Bell Peppers are available year round.
Current Facts
Today's supermarkets boast a colorful rainbow of bell peppers including green, yellow, white, red, brown, orange and purple. Their kitchen and garden uses are more numerous and varied than any other vegetable.
Description/Taste
Aesthetically pleasing and bright yellow, glossy and firm, Holland bell peppers are prized for their thick flesh, crisp texture, uniform shape and exceptional sweet flavor. (Scoville units: 0-100)
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, bell peppers are sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free and an excellent source of vitamin C. One medium bell pepper contains about 30 calories. Eating five daily servings of vegetables and fruits lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that nine or ten daily servings of vegetables and fruits, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.
Applications
Nothing perks up a salad like thin long attractive slices of a sweet-flavored yellow pepper. Enhance the nonchalant taste of lettuce with delicious crunchy sweetness. Sturdy bell peppers are perfect for stuffing with a favorite rice or meat filling. Bake until heated through; top with favorite grated cheese. Ideal for a healthy snack and a refreshing change from junk food, cut into strips for healthy munching or simply eat like an apple. For peeled peppers, broil in the oven; turn frequently until skin is blackened and blistered. Let cool enough to handle; slip off skin. To store, place unwashed peppers in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Peppers keep up to five days. Peppers may be frozen but crispness will be lost.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Bell peppers are especially a favored culinary ingredient in Mediterranean regions. Bell peppers are to Holland as apple pie is to America.
Geography/History
Imported from Holland and sometimes shockingly expensive, money apparently is no object as the demand for this outstanding bell pepper is consistently high. A hardy variety and insect-free, Holland bell peppers are hothouse-grown in a controlled environment planted from seed. In the United States, California, Texas and Florida are major producers. Grown locally in California, Coachella and Oxnard produce a large volume of fresh bell peppers for the local marketplace.
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