Seasonal Fruits and Veggies to Eat Right Now

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Peppers: Whether fiery or mild, peppers are packed with nutrients. They're one of the richest sources of vitamins A and C -- just one cup can provide more than 100 percent of your daily needs! Go for a variety of colors in peppers to get the biggest bang for your buck.

How to eat them: Peppers, whether sweet or hot, can be enjoyed in so many preparations: raw, roasted, pickled, baked, stuffed, smoked, blended or

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Photo by: CN Digital Studio

Peppers: Whether fiery or mild, peppers are packed with nutrients. They're one of the richest sources of vitamins A and C -- just one cup can provide more than 100 percent of your daily needs! Go for a variety of colors in peppers to get the biggest bang for your buck.

How to eat them: Peppers, whether sweet or hot, can be enjoyed in so many preparations: raw, roasted, pickled, baked, stuffed, smoked, blended or simply chopped to give your recipe a splash of color and/or heat. There are hundreds of peppers available besides the most common sweet bell peppers, so try something new -- dried or fresh, they will add a delicious spice or sweetness to any dish, and they make a great healthy snack.
Try this: Place the peppers over an open flame burner, charring and turning until blackened. Place in bowl and cover until they cool. Peel off black skin (not washing them under water to ensure you don't lose the natural oils). Dice, julienne or chop to be added to dishes, or simply toss with a squeeze of lemon, a couple of cloves of minced garlic and minced oregano for a delicious condiment on sandwiches, wraps or salads.

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