Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram

A colorful and flavorful Mediterranean-style dish featuring charred bell peppers and Anaheim chiles, dressed with olive oil, capers, fresh marjoram, and garlic. Perfect as a side dish or antipasto.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 4 whole large red bell peppers
  • 4 whole large yellow or orange bell peppers
  • 4 whole large fresh Anaheim chiles*
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram plus leaves for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Char bell peppers and chiles over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in large bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap and cool. Peel, seed, and stem peppers and chiles. Cut bell peppers into 1-inch-wide strips. Cut chiles into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Place pepper and chile strips in medium bowl. Add olive oil, capers, chopped marjoram, garlic, and vinegar to bowl and toss to incorporate evenly. Season pepper and chile mixture to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Sprinkle marjoram leaves over and serve.

    45 min

  2. 2.

    * Also known as California chiles; available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

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