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Green Bell Peppers are sweet Peppers native to tropical
America and the West Indies. They were one of the foods that the
Americas gave to the rest of the world. Green Bell Peppers are
the unripe version of the Capsicum plant. They are mild, and
sweet with no heat whatsoever.
They are large, round, almost blocky in shape with deep
lobes. Green Bell Peppers are part of the Holy Trinity of
Cajun cooking, and are a bright addition to many dishes. They
can be used stuffed as an entree, or side dish, and they are
used in sauces, stews, soups, salads and garnishes.
They are loaded with vitamin A, and are low in calories.
Choose bright green, glossy peppers that are firm and well
shaped; avoiding those that are dull, or have soft spots and
gashes. Allow one per person for a vegetable dish.
Some good links:
http://www.recipeamerica.com/recipes/pepper.htm
http://www.switcheroo.com/Peppersw.html
http://www.terra-agro.com/greenbel.htm
http://www.melissas.com/preview/organics/mm/orgbellpep.htm
http://www.cnn.com/FOOD/resources/food.for.thought/veggies/
peppers/index.html
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