Bell Peppers - Colorful and Nutrient-Rich Vegetables

Bell peppers are colorful vegetables rich in antioxidants and vitamins, adding flavor and nutrition to meals.
Category
Food
Where to get
Available in grocery stores and markets year-round.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Bell Peppers FAQ


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Can you plant bell peppers with other plants?

Luckily, you can use strategic interplanting with herbs, flowers, and other veggies to enhance the growth and yields of your bell pepper plants while reducing the risk of problems. Let’s dig into our favorite companion plants for bell peppers, as well as a few crops to keep at a distance.

What can you do with roasted peppers?

Roasted peppers work beautifully in so many dishes. They can be blitzed into a homemade hummus, tossed through a salad or eaten as part of an antipasto platter. Make a large batch of roasted peppers to use in different dishes. Homemade roasted peppers are more budget-friendly and tastier than their shop-bought counterparts.

Can you eat raw bell peppers?

Slice a bell pepper in half and fill it up with whatever you would like, then put the other half of the bell pepper on top. If you do not like the taste of raw pepper, you can grill the pepper before using it — but note if you grill the pepper, you will likely have to use a fork and knife to eat it.

Where do bell peppers come from?

Peppers are native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Pepper seeds were imported to Spain in 1493 and then spread through Europe and Asia. The mild bell pepper cultivar was developed in the 1920s, in Szeged, Hungary.

Are bell peppers ripe?

Bell peppers come in various colors, such as red, yellow, orange, and green — which are unripe. Green, unripe peppers have a slightly bitter flavor and are less sweet than fully ripe ones. This article tells you everything you need to know about peppers and their health benefits. Fresh, raw bell peppers are mainly composed of water (92%).

Are bell peppers a fruit?

Bell peppers are sometimes grouped with less pungent chili varieties as "sweet peppers". While they are botanically fruits —classified as berries —they are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient or side dish.

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