Cubanelle Pepper Things You Should Know About It

1. Cubanelle Pepper: Cubanelle Pepper: Things You Should Know Things You Should Know About It About It The cubanelle pepper is a sweet pepper variety that is often considered to be The cubanelle pepper is a sweet pepper variety that is often considered to be an Italian frying pepper, although it also has Cuban and Spanish roots. an Italian frying pepper, although it also has Cuban and Spanish roots. Cubanelle peppers are milder than bell peppers but Cubanelle peppers are milder than bell peppers but still pack quite a bit of flavour. flavour. still pack quite a bit of In this post, we'll understand about In this post, we'll understand about Cubanelle sweet pepper importance. importance. Cubanelle sweet pepper and its and its Cubanelle Pepper... What Is It? Cubanelle Pepper... What Is It? The cubanelle pepper is a variety of sweet pepper. It can be used as a frying The cubanelle pepper is a variety of sweet pepper. It can be used as a frying pepper, but may also be used in the production of Cuban dishes, such as pepper, but may also be used in the production of Cuban dishes, such as Cubanelle peppers stuffed with meat. Cubanelle peppers stuffed with meat. The specific pepper variety is sometimes compared to Italian frying The specific pepper variety is sometimes compared to Italian frying peppers. While both might be called Cubanelle peppers, the Italian variety is generally While both might be called Cubanelle peppers, the Italian variety is generally darker and heart darker and heart- -shaped when mature (versus more triangular in cross shaped when mature (versus more triangular in cross- - section). section). peppers. Uses of Cubanelle Pepper: Uses of Cubanelle Pepper: • • People use it as salads, casserole, or a yellow mole sauce. People use it as salads, casserole, or a yellow mole sauce. Cubanelle peppers are much milder than bell peppers. Cubanelles Cubanelle peppers are much milder than bell peppers. Cubanelles also have thinner skin, so they generally do not need to be peeled also have thinner skin, so they generally do not need to be peeled

2. before use, although some people may prefer to remove the seeds before use, although some people may prefer to remove the seeds and ribs before eating them raw. and ribs before eating them raw. Cubanelle peppers are used in Cuban, Mexican, Cuban Cubanelle peppers are used in Cuban, Mexican, Cuban- -American, Puerto Rican, Dominican cuisines. Puerto Rican, Dominican cuisines. Cubanelle peppers can be eaten raw or cooked. Cubanelle peppers can be eaten raw or cooked. It is especially popular in Cuban cuisine where they are a key It is especially popular in Cuban cuisine where they are a key ingredient of Cuban dishes, such as Cubanelle pep ingredient of Cuban dishes, such as Cubanelle peppers stuffed with meat, peppers with ground beef, pepper soup. meat, peppers with ground beef, pepper soup. Italian Frying Peppers vs Cubanelle Peppers Italian Frying Peppers vs Cubanelle Peppers • American, • • pers stuffed with • While both types of peppers can be called Cubanelles. They are generally While both types of peppers can be called Cubanelles. They are generally lighter and flatter than Italian frying peppers. Cubanelles that mature int lighter and flatter than Italian frying peppers. Cubanelles that mature into o yellow rather than red is also known as "Cubanelle chillies." yellow rather than red is also known as "Cubanelle chillies." How To Select? How To Select? Choose Cubanelle sweet pepper that is heavy for its size with taut skin. Choose Cubanelle sweet pepper that is heavy for its size with taut skin. Cubanelle sweet pepper should have no soft spots, cracks, or dark blemishes. Cubanelle sweet pepper should have no soft spots, cracks, or dark blemishes. How To Store? How To Store? Store Cubanelle sweet pepper in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cubanelle Store Cubanelle sweet pepper in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cubanelle sweet pepper can also be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. The sweet pepper can also be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. The special pepper will turn red if Cubanelle sweet pepper is left at room special pepper will turn red if Cubanelle sweet pepper is left at room temperature for too long. Cubanell temperature for too long. Cubanelle peppers can also be frozen or canned. e peppers can also be frozen or canned. Nutritional Value Nutritional Value • The Cubanelle Sweet pepper has an impressive nutritional profile, The Cubanelle Sweet pepper has an impressive nutritional profile, just like other sweet peppers. just like other sweet peppers. Cubanelles are low in calories and high in vitamin C, A, B6, and Cubanelles are low in calories and high in vitamin C, A, B6, and magnesium. Cubanelle sweet peppers magnesium. Cubanelle sweet peppers are a good source of fibre, which is essential to digestive health. which is essential to digestive health. These sweet peppers also have a high folate content, which can help These sweet peppers also have a high folate content, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. • are a good source of fibre, •

3. • Cubanelle peppers contain more vitamin A than almost all other fresh Cubanelle peppers contain more vitamin A than almost all other fresh vegetables. vegetables. Cubanelle peppers have also been found to contain phytonutrients, Cubanelle peppers have also been found to contain phytonutrients, which are plant which are plant- -based compounds thought to promote good health. based compounds thought to promote good health. The pepper variety contains 19 different flavonoids, including 6 that The pepper variety contains 19 different flavonoids, including 6 that have anti have anti- -cancer effects. It also contains 4 carotenoids cancer effects. It also contains 4 carotenoids -- -- beta carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and lycopene. carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and lycopene. • • beta- - Conclusion: Conclusion: Cubanelle is a type of pepper that originated in Cuban or Cuban Cubanelle is a type of pepper that originated in Cuban or Cuban- -American cuisine. It is milder than bell peppers but still packs quite a bit of flavour. cuisine. It is milder than bell peppers but still packs quite a bit of flavour. Cubanelles are used in Cuban, Mexican, Cuban Cubanelles are used in Cuban, Mexican, Cuban- -American, Puerto Rican, and Dominican cuisines. Dominican cuisines. American American, Puerto Rican, and Hopefully you get to know a lot about Cubanelle sweet pepper through this Hopefully you get to know a lot about Cubanelle sweet pepper through this post, and it'll help to understand everything. post, and it'll help to understand everything.