Roasted Piquillo Peppers

Roasted Piquillo Peppers are mildly sweet, smoky red peppers from northern Spain (La Rioja) commonly sold roasted and jarred and used in tapas, sandwiches and stuffed preparations. They are prized for their tender flesh, bright color and concentrated sweet flavor. Nutritionally, Roasted Piquillo Peppers are very low in calories and provide a modest amount of fiber (2.1g per 100g) along with vitamin C and provitamin A, making them a light way to add bulk, color and micronutrients to a meal. They contain almost no saturated fat and only trace sodium when packed without heavy brines. Overall these peppers are a nutrient-dense, low-calorie vegetable that supports fullness and provides antioxidant nutrients; they also supply carotenoids, plant pigments linked to antioxidant benefits and eye health.

Roasted Piquillo Peppers are mildly sweet, smoky red peppers from northern Spain (La Rioja) commonly sold roasted and jarred and used in tapas, sandwiches and stuffed preparations. They are prized for their tender flesh, bright color and concentrated sweet flavor. Nutritionally, Roasted Piquillo P... Show more