Roasted Red Peppers

Bell peppers are a low-calorie source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as a tasty array of B vitamins, potassium and fiber. Roasting bell peppers brings our their natural sweetness while also imparting a lovely smoky flavor that gives depth to veganrecipes while also giving vegan dishes a burst of bright color. Here’s how to roast bell peppers at home.
Bell peppers are a low-calorie source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as a tasty array of B vitamins, potassium and fiber. Roasting bell peppers brings our their natural sweetness while also imparting a lovely smoky flavor that gives depth to vegan recipes while also giving vegan dishes a burst of bright color. Here’s how to roast bell peppers at home.

Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients:

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• 3 red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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• Olive oil

Directions:

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1. Place upper oven rack 4 inches below broiler. Set oven to broil.

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2. Place peppers flesh side down in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

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3. Broil peppers until the skins are blackened. Remove from baking sheet and transfer to a large bowl.

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4. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes. This will steam the pepper skins loose.

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5. Remove from the bowl and peel the skins off. You can also leave a little blackened skin on the peppers to add a smokier flavor. Season with salt and pepper.

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6. Let peppers cool completely. Pack in a mason jar with olive oil and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Make sure peppers stay covered with olive oil.

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