Paprika is made from the Capsicum pepper ground into a fine powder. A tablespoon provides plenty of nutrients, particularly carotenoids, which contain vitamin A.

Paprika contains carotenoids (the pigments that give it the deep red color). Lutein and zeaxanthin benefit vision by blocking harmful rays from the sun, while vitamin A enhances night vision.

Sprinkle sweet paprika over:

• soup
• potato salad
• French fries
• baked potatoes
• mushrooms
• omelets
• tofu

Add it to the dough for:

• ground meat patties
• vegetable patties
• meatballs

Make marinades for:

• meat
• vegetables
• poultry
• spaghetti and noodle sauces