Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Sweet red bell peppers are grilled until charred, then peeled and marinated with garlic, olive oil, and fresh oregano for a classic Mediterranean side dish or antipasto.
Ingredients
- •5 whole red bell peppers
- •2 cloves garlic
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- •1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- •¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
10 min
- 2.
Lay bell peppers on their sides on lightly oiled grill rack and roast, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blackened, 10 to 12 minutes.
12 min
- 3.
Transfer to a bowl, then cover and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers (reserving juices), then cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
15 min
- 4.
Stir together peppers (with their juices), garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, sea salt, and pepper and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
30 min
