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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
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Pimentos are a warm season pepper that become available in July.
The pimento name is a variation of the name pimiento. It is a small, heart-shaped sweet red pepper in the Capsicum annuum family. The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than the red bell pepper. It ranged from mild to slightly hot.
Pimentos are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, which can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain.
The pimento is the red pepper processed and stuffed in olives. It's also used in salads for color and flavor. Roast on the grill. Pickle. Add to rice dishes like paella, to stews and tapas dishes. Add to omelets. If canned or in the jar, use as garnish or include in dips, sauces, and spreads. Dried and powdered, it's paprika.
The name "pimento" comes from the Portuguese word for bell pepper.
The pimento is native to South America, but also appears in Spain, Hungary, Morocco, and the Middle East. It was introduced to Spain with Columbus's return from the New World and has become a staple of Spanish cuisine.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chile Pimentos. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Pimentos are a warm season pepper that become available in July.
Description/Taste
The pimento name is a variation of the name pimiento. It is a small, heart-shaped sweet red pepper in the Capsicum annuum family. The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than the red bell pepper. It ranged from mild to slightly hot.
Nutritional Value
Pimentos are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, which can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain.
Applications
The pimento is the red pepper processed and stuffed in olives. It's also used in salads for color and flavor. Roast on the grill. Pickle. Add to rice dishes like paella, to stews and tapas dishes. Add to omelets. If canned or in the jar, use as garnish or include in dips, sauces, and spreads. Dried and powdered, it's paprika.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name "pimento" comes from the Portuguese word for bell pepper.
Geography/History
The pimento is native to South America, but also appears in Spain, Hungary, Morocco, and the Middle East. It was introduced to Spain with Columbus's return from the New World and has become a staple of Spanish cuisine.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chile Pimentos. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food 52 |
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Roasted Red Pimento Peppers with Hazlenuts, Prosciutto and Campo D Montal |
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Pimento Cheese Muffins |
