Pepper Facts

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Pepper facts and general information about peppers.

Peppers are Available:

Fresh peppers are available through summer or shipped from warm areas.

How Do Peppers Grow:

Peppers grow on a plant like tomatoes.

What to Look for When Buying Peppers:

Choose peppers with no cracks or nicks. There are many different varieties and colors of peppers.

Pepper Storage Tips:

Store at room temperature.

How to Cook with Peppers:

Chopped in salads, main dishes or stuffed peppers. Grill or Bake in oven.

Pepper Nutrition Facts:

Bell peppers are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fiber. Red bell peppers have lycopene which help prevent cancers and are very high in Vitamin C. Hot peppers contain lutein which helps in healthy vision.

Decorate your kitchen with bell peppers.

Pepper Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

12 oz. Chicken breasts, boneless, cubed
In bowl, stir together chicken and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
For sauce, combine:
¼ Cup water
¼ Cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
4-5 dashes of hot pepper sauce
Set aside. Lightly brown 1 Cup peanuts in oil. Set aside. Sauté 1 garlic clove, 1 chopped onion and 2 green peppers chopped, in oil. Set aside. Fry chicken until brown and done. Combine vegetables, peanuts, chicken together in pan and add sauce. Cook until done and serve with hot rice.