My family and I love peppers because of how versatile they are. They can add flavor and crunch to any dish, or are great eaten raw. Whole peppers last a week or two in the fridge, making them a perfect produce item to stock up on.

Some of my many uses for peppers include:

• Slice in strips for: Snacks like Veggie Tasting Party, Wraps like Zucchini Hummus Wrap, Salads like Summer Bounty Salad, Sautéing in Sweet Pork Stir Fry.
• Dice for use in dips like Cowboy Caviar.
• Add them into your eggs in, Vegetable Frittata.
• Make them the star of the show as Stuffed Peppers.

Check out our Pepper Produce Basics sheet for more information or watch our video to learn how to prepare a pepper.

Written by Brianna Montross, RD, LD

Brianna Montross is a Registered Dietitian who loves finding new ways to incorporate veggies into family meals. She also enjoys reading, writing poetry, and spending time with friends and family.