Raw Bell Pepper Cups (Faux Corn Chips)

Raw Bell Pepper Cups (faux corn chips) can easily be sliced into wedges and enjoyed in place of tortilla chips. A grain-free and healthy alternative to corn chips, bell peppers are a hearty vegetable that's easy to make and create a substantial "scoop" for your favorite dips.

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• What Can I Substitute for Chips at a Mexican Restaurant?
• What is a Healthy Corn Chip Alternative?
• How to Select and Store Bell Peppers
• How to Make Bell Pepper Cups
• How to Prep Ahead of Time
• How to Serve Bell Pepper Cups
• "📖 Recipe"

I developed this recipe because I don't eat corn and needed something to go with salsa.

Whether you're on the Paleo, Kaufmann, or Keto Diet, consumption of corn is not recommended.

Corn is a grain, and the crops could be harboring mycotoxins (byproducts of mold), making corn unhealthy for your body.

You can't see it or taste it.

What Can I Substitute for Chips at a Mexican Restaurant?

In a Mexican restaurant, the first thing they put on the table is a big bowl of corn chips. They taste great! I know, I used to eat them too.

When in this situation now, I ask the server for cut-up vegetables. They happily oblige.

What is a Healthy Corn Chip Alternative?

For a healthy alternative to corn or tortilla chips, try these bell pepper cups! Quickly slice the peppers lengthwise and then crosswise, and you make a little vehicle that transports the dip right into your mouth.

How to Select and Store Bell Peppers

Luckily, sweet bell peppers are available at all grocery stores and farmers' markets. Choose peppers that are smooth and firm. The stems should be green, not brown. Blemishes, bruises, and soft spots show decay and should be avoided. DOmestic organic bell peppers are a healthier option than their conventional counterparts.

Store bell peppers in crisper drawer of your fridge up to 5 days.

If the peppers have any blemishes, soft spots, or mold on them, they should go in the trash; the entire item is affected.

How to Make Bell Pepper Cups

1. Under cold running water, rinse the peppers, including the crevices by the stem.
2. Slice the peppers in half through the stem.
3. Scoop out the seeds and the white membranes with a teaspoon.
4. Rinse again.
5. Next, cut each half into thirds and then each wedge in half.

How to Prep Ahead of Time

You can prepare the raw bell pepper cups up to one day in advance of serving them. Wrap the prepared peppers in a wet paper towel and place them in a plastic bag or glass storage container in the veggie drawer of your refrigerator.

How to Serve Bell Pepper Cups

Serve your Bell Pepper cups with fresh, homemade pico de gallo and guacamole. You can also use them to scoop up tuna salad and chicken salad!

You can pepper cups with any of the fresh fish recipes on Cooking in The Keys. Try pan-fried yellowtail, roasted yellowtail, or blackened swordfish.

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