Green Pepper
Green pepper, like black pepper, is made from unripe drupes. Dried green peppercorns are treated in a way that retains the green colour, such as with sulfur dioxide, canning, or freeze drying. Pickled peppercorns, also green, are unripe drupes preserved in brine or vinegar.
Fresh, unpreserved green pepper drupes, largely unknown (and unavailable) in the West, are used in some Asian cuisines, particularly Thai cuisine. Their flavour has been described as "spicy and fresh," with a "bright aroma."[7] They decay quickly if not dried or preserved, making them unsuitable for international shipping.
Why Do Some Colors Cost More Than Others?
People often wonder why bell pepper prices vary so much depending on color. Most store clerks don't even know why the green peppers are cheaper than the yellow, orange, and red ones. The answer is quite simple.
The yellow, orange, and red peppers are more expensive than the green ones because they are harvested later and spend more time on the vine. The green ones are the cheapest because they are picked earlier while they are still unripe.
The ripe yellow, orange, and red peppers available at stores are left on the plant longer, meaning they receive additional time, water, and care from farmers. The additional time and resources that go into cultivating ripe bell peppers are factored into their prices.
Benefits :
1. Antioxidant Properties
The peppers contain vitamin A in the form of carotenoids as well as vitamins B6, B9 and C, all of which are powerful antioxidants. These vitamins play a vital role in neutralizing free radicals in the body which have the capacity to cause serious damage to cells during their roaming activities.
2. Cardiovascular Health
They contain double the vitamin C content of oranges. Green peppers are also rich in flavonoids and phytochemicals. These reduce the formation of blood clots, thereby lowering the risk of stroke and heart attack. The pepper is also a good source of vitamins B6 and B9 which reduce levels of homocysteine, a toxic by-product of biochemical processes in the body.
3. Colon Health
Green peppers are loaded with fiber. Fiber reduces the degree of exposure of colon cells to bacteria and toxins. This is because it speeds up the transit time of waste matter through the gut. Research has shown that vitamins A, C and B9 significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Serving ways:
1.Garden Fresh Pasta Sauce
This is the pasta sauce to make when gardens and farmers markets are bursting with tomatoes, green peppers and fresh herbs. The green bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onion, and then the tomatoes and herbs are added and cooked together for just a half hour, melding the flavors but retaining the freshness of summer's bounty. Pour over cooked pasta and serve.
2.Crock Pot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
I'm going to ignore the fact that there is very little "Philly" happening in this cheesesteak because it still looks like a yummy sandwich. Chicken, a pile of sliced green bell peppers, onions, garlic and seasoning cook together in the slow cooker and are served on top of a bun with some cheese. This recipe is Weight Watchers-friendly.
3.Roasted Potato Frittata With Onions and Peppers
A rustic, comforting breakfast, lunch or even dinner, this frittata also has mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese in it. The leftovers are just as good as when it comes out of the oven. It's delicious served cold and is a perfect the next day taken to work for lunch.
4.Pepperoni and Green Pepper Pizza Spaghetti Squash
The flavors of pizza are stuffed into a spaghetti squash so you don't have to worry about all the carbs in pizza crust. Simply scoop the seeds out of a spaghetti squash that's been cut in half and then top it like you would a pizza — with sauce, cheese, pepperoni and green pepper — as well as any other toppings you want to add on.
5.Stuffed Bell Peppers
Any color bell pepper can be used in this recipe that calls for a combination of sausage, mushroom and rice, along with a few other ingredients and seasonings, to be stuffed into a hollowed-out pepper and baked in the oven. A last minute addition of cheese and a quick trip under the broiler finishes them off.
6.Super Fresh Cucumber Salad
If you want cold vegetables instead of baked ones, try this salad of raw cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion and Roma tomatoes drizzled with a homemade red wine vinaigrette. You can serve it immediately or let the flavors meld together in the fridge for a few hours up until a few days.