Banana pepper rings on sandwiches or pizzas

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Banana pepper rings are a tangy, mildly spicy topping made from pickled yellow banana peppers, commonly sliced and added to sandwiches, subs, or pizzas for a bright, zesty crunch. They typically consist of banana peppers pickled in a brine of vinegar, water, salt, and sometimes garlic or mustard seed, and are a popular condiment in American delis and pizzerias, especially in the Midwest and Northeast.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Banana pepper rings are low in calories (around 5-10 calories per tablespoon) and carbohydrates, with virtually no fat or protein, but they provide a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants from the peppers and vinegar brine.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	15 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg
Folate	10 mcg
Iron	0.3 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1/2 cup (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are a staple in regional American comfort foods like the Italian beef sandwich in Chicago, and nutritionally, the vinegar-based pickling process not only preserves them but also adds probiotics that can support gut health.