Roasted bell peppers are a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. When roasted, the natural sugars in the peppers caramelize, creating a sweet and smoky flavor. When combined with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar, roasted bell peppers make a delicious and easy side dish or appetizer. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect roasted bell peppers with basil and balsamic vinegar, including tips on selecting the best peppers, roasting techniques, and flavor variations.
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ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lay roasted red pepper pieces on a serving plate. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients and serve.
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Halve, stem and seed 2 red and 2 yellow bell peppers. Broil, cut-side down, until blackened, 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and cool; peel and cut into pieces. Saute sliced garlic in olive oil; drizzle the oil over the peppers. Top with basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 149 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 4 grams
ROASTED BELL PEPPERS WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Categories Citrus Herb Pepper Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand at least 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Rinse if necessary; pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Place in bowl. Mix in oil, vinegar and orange peel. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving) Chop basil; mix into peppers and serve.
ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where I won first place! I'd love to have my own Italian restaurant someday.-Seth Murdoch, Red Rock, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL
Roasting peppers yields a sweet, smoky flavor, and a silky texture. Mix in some fresh basil, and you have a titillating treat! It's absolutely delicious, plus it contains less than one gram of fat and zero cholesterol. -Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 6-8 minutes. With tongs, rotate a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred pepper skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips; place in a bowl. Add basil and garlic; toss to coat. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEPPERS IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR
My favorite way to prepare peppers for antipasti, sandwiches or salad garnish. It's simple, low carb and delicious. The original version comes from an Israeli cookbook called Cooking with 4 Ingredients.
Provided by ElishevaH
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut peppers into thick wedges lengthwise.
- Heat oil in an iron skillet.
- Place peppers in the pan and stir occasionally until they begin to brown.
- When the peppers have softened, add the balsamic vinegar.
- Turn the gas off immediately and stir carefully to coat all the peppers.
- Serve warm ar cold.
- Keep refrigerated up to a week.
ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS
Great for antipasta or on sandwich. Can be added to salads. Great with Italian ham and fresh Mozzerella or cream cheese on a platter.
Provided by P3350
Categories Peppers
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Char peppers in broiler or on grill until black and blistered.
- Seal peppers in a baggie or container to steam for about 15 minutes.
- Wash peppers, removing char, remove seeds and slice in strips.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.4, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.4
SLOW-ROASTED BELL PEPPERS
We streamlined this recipe to get excellent results in an hour; serve alongside roast chicken or spooned over pan-fried fish or toasted bread.
Provided by Jason Hammel
Categories Bon Appétit Condiment/Spread Condiment Bell Pepper Lemon Juice Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetable
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Toss peppers with 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat and arrange cut side down. Broil, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until skin is blackened, 12-14 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F and continue to roast peppers until very soft but not mushy, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, then scrape off and discard skins. Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2"-wide strips.
- Whisk lemon juice, jam, vinegar, and 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. If fig jam is very coarse, use a fork to mash into smaller pieces; season dressing with salt. Mix in peppers; taste and season well with salt. Toss to coat.
- Just before serving, mix in oregano and drizzle generously with more oil.
- Peppers (without oregano) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.
PEPPERS ROASTED WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND TOMATOES
This is a bright, beautiful, and very simple vegetarian dish. The secret of the sophisticated flavor is in the herb vinegar. I like to use white vinegar flavored with sprigs of tarragon.
Provided by amanda1432
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
- Place the bell pepper halves open side up in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic. Fill each pepper half with a handful of this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with herb vinegar. These are equally good served hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH WALNUTS, BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This colorful veggie dish with red and orange bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, sugar snap peas and squash is tossed with balsamic vinegar and chopped walnuts and topped with fresh basil.
Provided by California Walnuts
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place bell peppers, onion and mushrooms in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure not to crowd vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add snap peas, zucchini, yellow squash and garlic and stir lightly. Top with walnuts and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until all vegetables are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted.
- Drizzle with balsamic and toss well. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC AND BASIL
These colorful peppers are great on sandwiches, in pasta dishes, or as part of an antipasto platter. The recipe can easily be doubled, and the peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Cut peppers in half through the stem; discard stems, ribs, and seeds. Place peppers cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast peppers under the broiler until skins are charred, rotating baking sheet occasionally to cook evenly, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Using a paper towel, rub peppers to remove blackened skin, and discard. Cut peppers into strips, and place in a clean bowl. Pour over strips any accumulated juice from other bowl. Add oil, vinegar, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm bell peppers with smooth skin and vibrant color.
- Roast the peppers whole to concentrate their flavor and make peeling easier.
- Use a variety of colors of bell peppers for a visually appealing dish.
- Roast the peppers until they are slightly charred and tender, but not mushy.
- Allow the peppers to cool slightly before peeling and slicing.
- To remove the seeds and ribs from the roasted peppers, simply slice them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and ribs.
- Drizzle the roasted peppers with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Garnish the roasted peppers with fresh basil leaves and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve the roasted peppers as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Conclusion:
Roasted bell peppers with basil and balsamic vinegar is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted peppers are tender and flavorful, and the balsamic vinegar and basil add a touch of sweetness and acidity that perfectly complements the peppers. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress, give roasted bell peppers with basil and balsamic vinegar a try.
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