red bell peppers?

[Fritter]

How does everyone out there do with red bell peppers? Does it make a difference whether they are raw or cooked? I'm desperate to get some vitamin C to enhance iron absorption (can't take a supplement - extreme constipation!) because I'm borderline anemic. I ate some raw bell pepper with my pasta today to try it out, but now I'm scared to see what will happen - they seem sort of acidic.

[yorkiegirl]

They have never bothered me at all, and my bladder is ultra sensitive--just about everything burns it. Hope they are safe for you, too!!

[rnewman]

Raw, cooked...


When I am desperate for vitamin C I eat red bell peppers like I used to eat apples!! Ive even begun to like them!

Another good source of C I can tolerate is colliflower. My mom breads the whole flower and bakes it, its really good. And then of course there are leafy greens.

Hope this helps!
Rachel

[kadi]

I've heard broccoli is good for vitamin C too! I like it just plain steamed with butter. I especially like it when served with the (Taste of the Good Life cookbook) meatloaf and mashed potatoes!!! Also, I've been thinking steamed broccoli on a baked potato with a slice of mozzarella melted over it sounds tasty:)

How do you bread a cauliflower??

Red bell pepper in pasta sounds great! (I've been scared to try it, but maybe now I will)

[Fritter]

I actually have a really great recipe for a baked/breaded cauliflower that could probably be quite IC friendly, with a few small changes:
you cut up a head of cauliflower into flowerets and steam till tender
Meanwhile, mix together 6 tbsp melted butter, 1/4 cup grated parmesan (if your bladder can handle it - if not just leave it out), 1/4 tsp each garlic pwd, basil and oregano, s&p to taste, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (again, probably want to avoid these!). Sprinkle over califlower in casserole dish and top with 1 cup grated cheddar (I can't eat cheddar anymore, so I'd probably use mozzarella instead, or omit cheese altogether). Bake at 350 for about 25 min.

I haven't made this in a while - all my food the last few months has been bland, bland, bland - but I think I may try this one out again! Thanks for the idea!

[Fritter]

oops - forgot the breadcrumbs! Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the mix in above recipe - sorry!

[rnewman]

Mmm...that Colliflower does sound good!


My mom takes the whole head and steams it together (after the greens are cleaned off.)

Then you mix bread crumbs with some oregano and --instead of red pepper flakes, I use paprika!-- and bread the head of colliflower. I think if you have trouble making the bread crumbs stick, you can dip the head in an egg wash. Then bread it, and drizzle it with olive oil, and bake for about 20-30 minutes until the top just browns. It is very yummy and very mild....and it also looks really nice so its a great addition to holidays or dinner parties!!

Happy veggies to all :)
Rachel

[kadi]

Hey thanks- Sounds tasty:) The more recipes the better on this bland diet. (Lately the main staple of my diet has been cookies, I've been so bummed about the blandness) Recipe exchanges always motivate me to cook more...
I like your red Martian graphic!

[tillysav]

Hi Fritter,

Thanks for the Red Bell Pepper info! I to have been looking for a way to get vitamin C. Can't wait to try that cauliflower recipe too. I'm newly dx'd and still trying to find my way with food, meds, everything! :rolleyes:

And, thanks to everyone on this site. The helpful information, support, encouragement, and the stories that let you know you are not alone are a God send to me. I so appreciate everyone who cares and take the time to share it all. grouphug

Happy New Year hi
Tilly Savage