It’s pretty, it’s clever and it’s edible! We’re talking about the bowl — it's actually a hollowed-out bell pepper — that we used for today’s hearty chili recipe. The pepper offer a fresh and crunchy contrast to the hearty chili.

As days get colder, we need to eat more food with vitamin C to help boost our immune systems and fend off illness. One of the best sources of vitamin C is bell peppers. They're also full of nutrients such as vitamin A and potassium and help to manage blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes. In addition, bell peppers provide fiber to promote gut health, and the lutein and zeaxanthin they contain may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

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