Red, Orange & Yellow bell peppers.

Bell peppers are crisp in texture and offer a sweet vegetable flavour with fruity overtones.

Bell peppers are low in calories, have no fat and are sodium-free and cholesterol-free. A good source of vitamin C, they contain 130 percent of the RDA in a five and one-half ounce serving for this nutrient.

Uses

• raw or cooked, orange bell peppers enhance the flavor and color of salads, stir-fries, salsas, soups, stews, sauces, chili and pastas

• colorful slices, squares or julienne strips make an attractive edible garnish for most anything

• excellent grilled, baked, stuffed, sautéed and roasted, whole bell peppers are ideal for stuffing with rice and meat mixtures