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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Red peppers are grown in California (summer season) and Mexico (winter season). They are available year-round.
Current Facts
Peppers are self-pollinated and consequently will breed if seeds are saved from this year's garden for planting in next year's garden. Although an occasional cross-pollination will occur, this is generally not a problem.
Description/Taste
Although referred to as a vegetable, the pepper is actually a fruit. With a glossy, red-colored, firm skin, the red bell pepper is the common mature sweet pepper named for its bell-like shape. Inside its thick, red flesh is an inner cavity with edible, bitter seeds and a white spongy core. Bell peppers are not 'hot'. They contain a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin, the compound responsible for the 'hotness' found in other peppers. It has a tangy, sweet flavor due to its increased sugar content because it is at the bell pepper's ripest stage.
Nutritional Value
Containing two very powerful antioxidants, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, red bell peppers are known to help prevent or reduce some of the symptoms caused by free radicals. They are also a very rich source of vitamins A and C.
Applications
Red bell peppers can be prepared raw, cooked, roasted or pickled. Slice peppers and layer with squash and tomato, then bake into a gratin. Roast, peel and deseed, then add to grilled sandwiches or green salads. Finely dice and combine with diced onions and black beans for a side salad. Puree roasted red peppers with garbanzo beans and tahini for a flavored hummus. Add diced peppers to frittata. Saute peppers with onions and pork, cover with vegetable stock and cook down into stew. Bell peppers will keep, refrigerated, for 1-2 weeks.
Geography/History
A pod type of the Capsicum annuum species, bell pepper plants are perennial plants native to North and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Red Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Red peppers are grown in California (summer season) and Mexico (winter season). They are available year-round.
Current Facts
Peppers are self-pollinated and consequently will breed if seeds are saved from this year's garden for planting in next year's garden. Although an occasional cross-pollination will occur, this is generally not a problem.
Description/Taste
Although referred to as a vegetable, the pepper is actually a fruit. With a glossy, red-colored, firm skin, the red bell pepper is the common mature sweet pepper named for its bell-like shape. Inside its thick, red flesh is an inner cavity with edible, bitter seeds and a white spongy core. Bell peppers are not 'hot'. They contain a recessive gene that eliminates capsaicin, the compound responsible for the 'hotness' found in other peppers. It has a tangy, sweet flavor due to its increased sugar content because it is at the bell pepper's ripest stage.
Nutritional Value
Containing two very powerful antioxidants, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, red bell peppers are known to help prevent or reduce some of the symptoms caused by free radicals. They are also a very rich source of vitamins A and C.
Applications
Red bell peppers can be prepared raw, cooked, roasted or pickled. Slice peppers and layer with squash and tomato, then bake into a gratin. Roast, peel and deseed, then add to grilled sandwiches or green salads. Finely dice and combine with diced onions and black beans for a side salad. Puree roasted red peppers with garbanzo beans and tahini for a flavored hummus. Add diced peppers to frittata. Saute peppers with onions and pork, cover with vegetable stock and cook down into stew. Bell peppers will keep, refrigerated, for 1-2 weeks.
Geography/History
A pod type of the Capsicum annuum species, bell pepper plants are perennial plants native to North and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Red Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food Wishes |
|
Stuffed Red Bell Peppers |
| SD Reader - What Chef Eats |
|
Braised Chicken with Green Olives and Roasted Peppers |
