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From yellow bell peppers to Yukon potatoes, yellow-hued vegetables are rich in carotenoids, the pigments that give them their vibrant color. These vegetables also contain many nutrients, and offer several health benefits, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. They offer much variety in the way of meal options, from serving as salad toppings to being baked into bread.
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Yellow Bell Peppers
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Crisp and slightly sweet with a vibrant, rich hue, yellow bell peppers are high in Vitamin C, states Produce for Better Health Foundation. They should be firm and have tight skin when purchased; avoid buying them shriveled. Left raw, they can be sliced and eaten as a snack, or used to top a green salad. Try roasting them with potatoes, or including them in a salad of beans and tomatoes.
Sweet Corn
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Corn is a starchy vegetable that is rich in Vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote eye health according to Eating Well. Choose corn with husks that aren’t dry or pale, as farmer Kevin Smith tells Eating Well. Corn can be roasted or grilled on the cob, used raw or roasted in a salad with black beans and bell peppers, or even baked into a pudding.
Squash Varieties
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Squash is technically a fruit because it has seeds, but it is often thought of, and used, as a vegetable. Yellow summer squash is high in fiber and Vitamins A and C, according to Better Homes and Gardens. Versatile in cooking options, it can be boiled, steamed, baked, grilled, roasted or broiled. Try sauteing it with zucchini and using it to top rice, or baking it into bread or grilling it with other vegetables for a shish kabob. Butternut squash has a golden yellow hue, and has lots of fiber, potassium and Vitamin B6, making it beneficial for the heart and nervous system, according to Whole Living. It can be pureed for soup, or sliced and added to pasta. Another option is the fiber-rich acorn squash, per Men’s Fitness; try slicing it in half and baking it for a simple side dish.
Golden Beets
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Unlike other yellow vegetables, golden beets get their color from betalains, a type of pigmentation that also serve as antioxidants and may decrease inflammation, according to Whole Foods. Try slicing them very thinly and adding them to a green salad, per Martha Stewart, or roasting and pairing them with red beets.
Yellow Potatoes
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Ranging from pale yellow to golden brown, with golden yellow flesh, Yukon gold potatoes are waxy with low-to-medium starchiness. Avoid using them in potato salads, as they may fall apart; instead, try steaming or boiling them and sprinkling with your favorite seasoning.
