Pimientos morrones y pimientos rojos asados: en qué se parecen y en qué no
Los pimientos morrones y los pimientos rojos asados se parecen en el frasco, pero tienen connotaciones culinarias distintas y se elaboran de otra forma.
Peppers vary greatly in flavor, from mild ones like bell peppers, banana peppers, poblanos, and shishitos, to very hot ones like Pepper X. This variety makes it confusing to distinguish them, especially when they share characteristics.
Bell peppers are sweet, juicy peppers with a small size and shiny appearance. They are best known as an ingredient in queso con pimientos, a creamy dip favorite in the southern United States, or as a filling for green olives, where their red color and mild flavor contrast with the olive. It is uncommon to find them fresh and whole; they are usually bought diced or canned.
Roasted red peppers in jars look very similar to bell peppers, but they are actually made from red bell peppers. They are sliced, flame-roasted, peeled, and packed in water or olive oil. Their flavor is more intense than that of fresh peppers, and they are ideal for pizza, pasta sauce, or deli sandwiches.
According to the journal Scientia Horticulturae, approximately 36 million tons of bell peppers are produced worldwide each year. Pre-cut and packaged, they eliminate the need to cut a whole pepper and the risk of them being full of seeds.
