Did you know that grapefruit, cauliflower, and bell peppers contain more vitamin C than oranges?
We rounded up these fun facts about the fruits + vegs in season at Publix this month (plus some tasty recipes, too):
🍊 Grapefruit
- Once considered a novelty, “grapefruit” got its name from the grape-like clusters it grows in.
- Florida grows 60% of the US’ grapefruits, making the state the nation’s top producer.
- Make it: Grapefruit and Ricotta Salad
🍚 Cauliflower
- Cauliflower (or “cabbage flower”) is actually an unbloomed flower.
- Eating low carb? Cauliflower is a tasty sub for rice.
- Make it: Spiced Salmon with Mango Salsa and Cauliflower “Rice”
🫑 Bell peppers
- Red and yellow bell peppers are overly ripe (and sweeter) green bell peppers. Bonus: Paprika is made from red bell peppers.
- Bell peppers are not hot because they don’t contain capsaicin — the compound that makes hot peppers hot.
- Make it: Jamaican-Style Pepper Steak