Red Bell Peppers--Recipe: Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

I remember when I was a kid, despite coaxing from my mother, I would not touch bell peppers. Now the same is true for my kids. Little do they know, I hide them in their food and no one's the wiser. Ha Ha! Bell Peppers are so good for you and tasty too! I love them, especially on pizza, salads, in burritos and stir-fry. Roasted and added to hummus...SO GOOD!! Not only are bell peppers very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium but,also a good source of Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin B6 and Folate.

Possibly due to their vitamin C and beta carotene content, bell peppers have been
shown to be protective against cataracts. Just like other nutrient-dense vegetables,
bell peppers contain many different powerful phytochemicals. Bell peppers have also
been shown to prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and
strokes probably due to their content of substances such as vitamin C, capsaicin, and
flavonoids. Although chili peppers contain a higher amount of those substances, bell
peppers should still be promoted especially for individuals with elevated cholesterol
levels. Source

Fun Fact:Green peppers produce odors that are absorbed by pineapples. (weird...)

Tomorrow's Vegetable: Fennel

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza Crust or dough ( I like America's Test Kitchen's Deep Dish Pizza recipe)

1/2 C Alfredo Sauce ( I like Ragu Roasted Garlic)

Sliced provolone Cheese, enough to cover the pizza.

2 Steak Ums Slices, cooked and sliced into strips.

1 Bell Pepper, sliced into thin strips

1 Onion, sliced into thin strips

Shredded Jack Cheese

Directions

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Shape pizza dough into desired shape, then spread sauce over the dough. Add more if you like a saucy pizza. Place provolone cheese over the sauce, making sure to cover the entire pizza. Distribute steak, peppers and onion evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with a handful of the Jack cheese. Bake for 10-12 min or until cheese is bubbly.