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The Instacart guide to yellow bell peppers
About yellow bell peppers
Yellow bell peppers are crisp, thick-walled fruits commonly used in a number of household dishes, including pizzas, salads, and other dinner recipes. Though their seeds technically push them into the fruit category, they are often used as a vegetable ingredient or side dish. Many people associate peppers with hot or spicy sensations; however, yellow bell peppers fall on the opposite spectrum — they are sweet and tangy.
Featuring a colorful exterior and deliciously sweet taste, yellow bell peppers offer a range of nutritional benefits. They are rich in vitamin C and contain considerable amounts of vitamin B6, folate, and potassium. Each bell pepper contains about two grams of protein, two grams of fiber, and zero grams of fat, making this delectable fruit a healthy option for any meal. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or stuffing them, you'll find that their delicious flavor shines through.
How to pick out yellow bell peppers
When picking out yellow bell peppers, you'll want to inspect the skin of the fruit to make sure it is tight, and not wrinkly or mushy. Bell peppers should be well-shaped, firm, and have stems that are a bright green color. All bell peppers originally start out green, and one that is fully ripe will feature a vibrant yellow hue. You should avoid bell peppers that have soft or misshaped areas as well as black spots.
How to preserve yellow bell peppers
Whether you've purchased yellow bell peppers in bulk or plan to use them for a recipe in the future, there are a couple of ways you can preserve them to lengthen their shelf-life.Â
- Freezing:Â As with most produce, the easiest way to preserve yellow bell peppers is to freeze them. You'll want to wash the bell peppers, slice them in half, and remove all interior seeds. Then, slice the bell peppers into strips, rinse them again, and dry them thoroughly. To prevent clumping, place them in a single layer on a sheet and freeze them for 12 hours. Once they are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe storage bag. These should last up to six months.
- Dehydrating:Â Dehydrating your bell peppers allows you to condense a large amount of produce into a smaller storage container. To do this, you should remove the seeds and dice your bell peppers into uniformly sized pieces. You can use a dehydrator if you have one, but if not, you can dry them on low heat (100-150ËšF) in the oven for one to two hours, checking on them every 30 minutes. If you follow these steps correctly, your bell peppers should last a very long time.
- Canning:Â To can your bell peppers, start by washing them thoroughly and removing the stem and seeds. Cut the peppers into quarters and boil them in hot water for approximately three minutes. Once boiled, use a slotted spoon to transfer bell peppers from the pot to sterilized pint-sized glass jars for storage. Leaving about half an inch of space at the top, add as much vinegar as needed to cover all of the bell peppers and fill the remainder of the jar. This method will allow you to store your bell peppers for several years before usage.
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FAQs about yellow bell peppers
Absolutely. Eating raw yellow bell peppers can actually preserve some of their nutrients since heat tends to destroy these. Many people prefer to consume them this way.
If you store your yellow bell peppers inside your refrigerator crisper drawer, they should last for approximately one to two weeks. Cooked bell peppers typically last three to five days. If you choose to use one of the preservation methods discussed above, you can expect them to last much longer.
In addition to yellow bell peppers, most stores also carry red, orange, and green bell peppers. Although each variety tastes slightly different, you'll find that they all taste somewhat sweet. All bell peppers start out as green bell peppers and transform into different colors as they ripen. The color they end up will depend on the variety of the bell pepper and the time of harvest. Red bell peppers tend to be the sweetest, while green bell peppers are often the crispest.