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Sweet Mini Bell Peppers Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to sweet mini bell peppers
About sweet mini bell peppers
Sweet mini bell peppers are miniature versions of standard sweet peppers. They are usually about 2-4 inches long in size and have a green stem at the top. Sweet mini bell peppers are a vibrant red, orange, or yellow in color. Their skin is slightly thinner than that of regular bell peppers, and their inner flesh matches the outer skin color. Sweet mini bell peppers have a hollow inside and contain very few seeds.
These tiny peppers are sweeter than regular-sized bell peppers, with a very mild flavor and firm exterior. These bright-colored vegetables add a cheerful splash of color, a sweet burst of flavor, and a satisfying crunch to meals and appetizers. Sweet mini bell peppers also make great bite-sized snacks all by themselves — simply hold them by the stem and bite the pepper off directly below the stem.
Sweet mini bell peppers are grown in Mexico's western coastal states, including Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California, and Jalisco.
How to pick out sweet mini bell peppers
When choosing sweet mini bell peppers, look for firm, uniformly colored peppers without soft spots or discoloration. The skin should be smooth and glossy. Sweet mini bell peppers are available in multi-packs of red, orange, and yellow, or you can buy them individually by color. Both conventional and organic varieties are available year-round.
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How to use sweet mini bell peppers
If you aren't sure what to do with your sweet mini bell peppers, here are a few ideas:
- Eat whole directly, like you would eat a strawberry.
- Slice into strips and add to salads.
- Slice in half lengthwise and serve raw with ranch dip, salsa, or cheese.
- Slice in half, stuff with cheese, and roast in the oven.
- Slice in half, drizzle with olive oil, stuff with goat cheese, and bake.
- Brush with olive oil and grill whole.
- Finely dice and add to soup, sauces, stews, omelets, or scrambled eggs.
- Roast and eat, or add roasted sweet mini bell peppers to other dishes.
- Slice across the width to make small circle shapes and use as a colorful garnish for salads or dips.
- Combine with other foods, such as olives, garlic, lentils, onions, cheese, ground beef.
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FAQs about sweet mini bell peppers
Sweet mini bell peppers will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator—store sealed in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer to preserve the flavor. Seal cut sweet mini bell peppers in an airtight container or baggie and use them within two days for best freshness.
Sweet mini bell peppers can also be frozen. To freeze, chop or slice the sweet mini bell peppers and then arrange them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Freeze, then transfer the frozen vegetables into freezer bags or airtight containers and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
Sweet mini bell peppers can be frozen after being cooked or roasted, too. The skins can be peeled off or left on when freezing cooked peppers. Use airtight freezer bags to freeze in desired portions.
Sweet mini bell peppers may be tiny, but they are packed with vitamins and fiber, making them a nutritious snacking choice. As one of the richest dietary sources of vitamin C, sweet mini bell peppers provide over 150% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C in each serving. Since they contain about 1 gram of fiber per mini pepper, just a handful will give you a significant boost of dietary fiber without adding any fat. They also contain vitamins A, E, and B6, potassium, and folate. They contain beta carotene as well, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation, and may decrease the risk of cancers.
Adding to the health benefits of this tiny vegetable, sweet mini bell peppers are low in calories and sodium and contain no saturated fat or cholesterol. These vegetables are gluten-free and vegan.
Sweet mini bell peppers can be roasted in the oven for a delicious treat with minimal preparation. Slice the peppers in half, remove seeds, and lay on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and some prepared minced garlic if desired. Season to taste, lightly toss the ingredients together, and arrange pepper halves with the skin down on the baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, then turn halves over and bake 5-10 minutes longer, until peppers are roasted to the desired tenderness. Serve immediately.