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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Bell pepper, red

Also known as: red capsicum

Bell pepper, red is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Bell pepper, red — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Bell pepper, red — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Bell pepper, red is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Ripened sweetness makes red gentler than green; roast and peel for the most digestible form.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • roasted and peeled
  • stir-fries
  • stuffed and baked

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nightshade sensitivity

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Bell pepper, red

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 medium (119g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Bell pepper, red

Red Pepper Tofu RiceLunch · 44 min

Red Pepper Tofu Rice

Red Pepper Tofu Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Tempeh Bell Pepper Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Tempeh Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Tempeh Bell Pepper Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve w...

Red Pepper Tofu RoastDinner · 52 min

Red Pepper Tofu Roast

Red Pepper Tofu Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until t...

Tomato Pepper Paneer BakeDinner · 60 min

Tomato Pepper Paneer Bake

This pepper bake is flagged because paneer is combined with tomato. Vata: serve warm with soft grain. Pitta: reduce both...

Black Bean Sweet Potato StewDinner · 58 min

Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew

Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato SoupDinner · 49 min

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, co...

Chickpea Corn Pepper PotDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Corn Pepper Pot

Chickpea Corn Pepper Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

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