Brians Favorite SuperFood Week 4: Red Bell Peppers Benefits: - 1 serving (1 cup chopped) contains over 300% of your daily vitamin C, well more than an orange - They are also an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin B6, folate, Vitamin E, fiber, and potassium. - The combination of Vitamin A, C and lycopene in red peppers make them a powerful antioxidant Tips: - Pick peppers that are deeply colored, firm, and heavy. - Add chopped peppers to any salad - they add a nice sweet flavor, crunch, and color! - Sliced red peppers are a great vehicle for hummus and other dips - Dont feel like slicing? Eat it whole, like an apple! Convenient, crunchy, and satisfying, this is my favorite method of consumption. - Try sauteing peppers in some olive oil, you can still preserve their crunch if you keep the cook time short Recipe: Salad with Red Pepper & Quinoa 1 large red pepper chopped 2 cups spinach 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil and/or 1/2 avocado 1 tsp garlic salt 1/2 cup cooked quinoa Ground pepper and garlic salt to taste Combine all ingredients in large bowl, toss, and enjoy!
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:00:37 +0000
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