Healthy Eating: Why are red bell peppers more expensive than the green ones?

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Healthy Eating: Why are red bell peppers more expensive than the green ones?
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It doesn't seem fair that the yummier peppers are more expensive, but it's for a real reason. Also, 👏 bell 👏 peppers 👏 are 👏 a 👏 fruit - via healthing_ca peppers grocerybill healthyeating healthnews healthing

. Because producers don’t have to wait for green bell peppers to develop a rich hue, they are often harvested earlier than red or orange peppers. This leads to less time on the vine, resulting in fewer nutrients and a different flavour profile. That’s not to say green peppers are a waste of a fruit — they are still a good source of vitamin C and fibre.Bell peppers are ready to be eaten as soon as they’re ripened, picked, and washed.

Adding cooked meat, rice or quinoa, along with some other veggies is a simple but delicious filling. Topping with cheese and throwing in the oven for a few minutes adds that extra bit of savoury flavour to the dish.Bell pepper muffins and cookies exist, just don’t mislead anyone into thinking they are chocolate chip beforehand or the reaction may be less than ideal.

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