sweet paprika

Description

Sweet pepper is a fruit with juicy, crunchy flesh and a smooth, shiny skin, available in colors ranging from green to yellow and orange to deep red; the taste is mildly sweet and fresh, with no spiciness, making it a versatile vegetable in the kitchen. Nutritionally, sweet pepper is low in calories, rich in vitamin C, provitamin A (beta-carotene), B vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants that support immunity, vision, and skin health, as well as having anti-inflammatory properties. In the kitchen, sweet pepper works great raw in salads, for dips and sandwiches, as well as roasted, grilled, stewed, as an ingredient in soups, sauces, stews, or fillings. To maintain freshness, store whole peppers in the refrigerator in the vegetable drawer or in a perforated bag, without washing them beforehand; cut peppers should be kept in an airtight container lined with a paper towel and used within a few days, and any excess can be portioned and frozen.