Bell Peppers

Buying Look for firm peppers with taut skin free of wrinkles or cracks. Buy organic when possible, as conventional bell peppers tend to have high levels of pesticides.

Storing Refrigerate in a paper bag in the crisper for up to 5 days.

Healthy tip The color and nutrient content of bell peppers change depending on how ripe they are; red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are much more nutritious than green.

Using Add sliced bell pepper to salads, stir-fries, or vegetable platters; roast red bell peppers whole, then peel and slice them and use in salads, pastas, sandwiches, and dips.