How can I roast peppers?
ANSWER
Roasting peppers is easy. Cut a small slit near the stems. Grill or broil until blackened. Then let them steam by zipping into a plastic bag for about 15 minutes before scraping off the skin and removing the stem, core, and seeds.
From: Pepper Power: Nutrition and Other Benefits WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman on November 12, 2018
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American Institute for Cancer Research: "Some Like it Hot."
American Cancer Society: "Capsicum."
News release, American Chemical Society.
American Chemical Society. , May 2, 2012. Science Daily
Janssens, P. , March 2014. Appetite
Lee, T. , 2010. Nutrition & Metabolism
Ludy, M. , March 2011. Physiology & Behavior
Park, U April 2012. . Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
University of the District of Columbia, Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health: "Peppers."
University of Illinois Extension: "Peppers."
World's Healthiest Foods: "Black Pepper," "Green, Yellow and Red Bell Peppers -- What's the Difference?"
News release, Purdue University.
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