Sunny Baked Peppers with Tomatoes

Sunny Baked Peppers with Tomatoes
Sunny Baked Peppers with Tomatoes
This idea comes from The Mercer Kitchen, a great restaurant in New York City's SoHo district that serves innovative, bold-flavored food. Color, as well as taste, is important here, so arrange the veggies carefully.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
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Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove the core and seeds. Oil a large baking dish and arrange the peppers cut-side up. Brush the peppers with oil. 2. Arrange 2 anchovy fillets in an "X" on the bottom of each pepper, if desired. Place 4 garlic slices in each pepper. Place 4 red cherry tomatoes in each yellow pepper half and 4 yellow cherry tomatoes in each red pepper half. Sprinkle 4 or 5 capers and some thyme in each. Drizzle each with the 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 minutes, then cool to room temperature. 3. To serve, place 1 red pepper half and 1 yellow pepper half on each of 6 plates; drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Per serving (without anchovies): 129 calories, 10g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 10g fat, 5mg cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove the core and seeds. Oil a large baking dish and arrange the peppers cut-side up. Brush the peppers with oil. 2. Arrange 2 anchovy fillets in an "X" on the bottom of each pepper, if desired. Place 4 garlic slices in each pepper. Place 4 red cherry tomatoes in each yellow pepper half and 4 yellow cherry tomatoes in each red pepper half. Sprinkle 4 or 5 capers and some thyme in each. Drizzle each with the 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 minutes, then cool to room temperature. 3. To serve, place 1 red pepper half and 1 yellow pepper half on each of 6 plates; drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Per serving (without anchovies): 129 calories, 10g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 10g fat, 5mg cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.