Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram

Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram
Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram
Charring the peppers adds a smoky flavor and brings out their sweetness. Steaming the charred peppers before peeling them allows the skin to separate easily from the flesh. Be sure not to rinse the peppers as you're peeling them—you'll wash away flavorful oils and sweet juices.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Pepper Side Roast Picnic Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Summer Low Cholesterol Party Capers Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 3 g(14%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 84 mg(3%)
  • Calories 115

Preparation 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. * Also known as California chiles; available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets. Test-kitchen tip:This side dish would also make a delicious sandwich or burger topping—or coarsely chop the roasted peppers and chiles and serve with goat cheese and crostini.

Preparation 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. * Also known as California chiles; available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets. Test-kitchen tip:This side dish would also make a delicious sandwich or burger topping—or coarsely chop the roasted peppers and chiles and serve with goat cheese and crostini.