Herb Roasted Peppers with Garlic

Herb-Roasted Peppers with Garlic

Total Time
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Moderate
You can whip up this zesty side dish with jarred roasted red peppers too. Simply drain and slice the peppers and toss with the garlic mixture.

Ingredients

Red bell pepper

2 medium, cut in half and seeded

Yellow bell pepper

2 medium, cut in half and seeded

Garlic

6 clove(s), medium, unpeeled

Fresh basil

¼ cup(s), fresh

Rosemary

¼ cup(s), fresh (or use 1/2 cup total of any fresh herbs)

Olive oil

1 tsp

Balsamic vinegar

1 tsp

Mineral water

1 Tbsp

Table salt

tsp, or to taste

Black pepper

tsp, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Place peppers cut side down on a nonstick baking sheet. Broil until blackened, about 10 minutes. Place peppers in a zip-close plastic bag for 15 minutes; remove and peel off skin with hands. Slice into strips.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Place garlic on a nonstick sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes; squeeze garlic out of peels.
  4. Place garlic, herbs, oil, vinegar, water, salt and pepper in a blender; purée.
  5. Add garlic mixture to peppers; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Yields about 1/3 cup per serving.