| Caloric Content | 26 kcal. |
|---|---|
| Proteins | 1 g. |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g. |
| Boil | 7 min. |
| Fry | 15 min. |
| Stew | 50 min. |
| Bake | 20 min. |
It is a type of pepper with sweet round or elongated fruits (pods) of red, yellow, orange, or green color. Rich in antioxidants, carotene, potassium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, calcium, vitamins A, B, E, PP. The amount of vitamin C is much higher than in lemon and black currant. Bell pepper is consumed fresh, fried, stewed, baked in the oven, grilled. It is added to salads, soups, roasts, stews, stuffed, marinated. It is used for preparing "Lyutenitsa" sauce. Bell pepper combines well with minced meat, poultry, mushrooms, rice, cheese, feta cheese, vegetables, herbs, and others. The average weight of one pepper is 100 grams.
