Serrano Pepper

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight loss
Anti inflammatory
Fights migraines
Increases immunity
Lowers blood pressure
Promotes eye health
Reduces risk of prostate cancer

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 pepper; Calories: 2; Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbs: 0g; Fiber:0g; Sugars: .2g; Protein: .1g; Potassium: 0%DV; Vitamin A: 1%DV; Vitamin C: 4%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 0%DV

Did You Know?

• Serrano peppers are said to be about 5 times hotter than the Jalapeno.
• They come in red, brown, orange, and yellow depending on how long they are left on the stalk
• Serranos are generally the hottest chile commonly available in the U.S.

Ways to Eat:

• Raw
• Sauteed
• Added to any dish for an extra kick!

Farming Trivia:

• The plants themselves reach about one to one and a half feet tall, and each plant can produce fifty or more pepper pods