Origin: Vega de Aranjuez, San Martín de la Vega, and Ciempozuelos.
Green pepper is also called frying pepper. It is elongated and thin, ending in a point. Its color is dark green and shiny. It is the least ripe, that's why its color, with a slightly bitter or more neutral taste. When harvested before the yellow or red ones, they are less delicate and therefore require less care.
Nutritional value per 100g:
Calories 19.68
Carbohydrates 1.6g
Proteins 0.63g
Fiber 1.8g
Fats 0.8g
Storage and tips:
Green peppers should be stored in the refrigerator, in the vegetable drawer. If you bought them in plastic packaging or bags, it's best to take them out of there. You can also freeze them, it's best to cut them into pieces and store them in a tray or airtight bag.
Recipe and uses in the kitchen:
Green pepper is a very versatile and tasty food, you can use it in salads, stir-fries, stews, sautés, grilled, or barbecued. But you can also make delicious jams with this ingredient; Wash and deseed the peppers, about 500g. Sauté the peppers for about 5 minutes. When you see they start to become tender, add 180g of sugar, a pinch of salt, and 5 balls of Jamaican or black pepper. You have to stir occasionally and cook on very low heat until you get the desired texture.
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