Seasonal List of Produce

Sweet Peppers

Description
A member of the nightshade or solanaceae family, most sweet peppers are green peppers left on the plant and allowed to ripen. They are particularly high in levels of vitamins A and C, and also contain vitamin E, iron and potassium.

Preparation
Sweet peppers are great additions to egg dishes (omelets and quiches), stir-fries, soups and stews. Another fun way to cook a sweet pepper is to roast it over flame, turning the pepper until the skin is blackened. Then place it in a paper back to sit for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, the skin comes off easily and the pepper is ready for eating.