Ingredients1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil2 Small Green Peppers Yellow Pepper Cut Into 2 Inch Long Strips1 Cup Sliced Fresh Mushroom1 Tsp Dried Basil Leaves Crushed14 Tsp Garlic Powder1 Clove Garlic Minced1 Recipes

HOW TO COOK PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven or broiler. You can bake or broil any variety of pepper, but usually, large bell peppers should be roasted in an oven preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) while smaller peppers should be roasted in a broiler that has been preheated for 5 to 10 minutes. Either way, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil. If you are using a broiler with separate "high" and "low" settings, preheat it to "high."
• Cut the peppers or leave them whole. Small peppers should be left whole. Large peppers, like bell peppers, can be cut in halves or quarters to speed up the cooking process. Place cut peppers on the prepared baking sheet cut-side-down.
• Coat the peppers with cooking spray. Spray cooking spray over the surface of each pepper or brush a little olive oil on the skins. Cooking spray or oil helps with making sure that the peppers don't stick to the foil or the pan when you're ready to remove them.
• Cook the peppers until roasted. The exact amount of time will vary based on size and cooking method, but usually, bell peppers should be roasted in your preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes while smaller hot peppers should be broiled for 5 to 10 minutes per side. Turn the peppers periodically so that the skins become evenly charred on all sides. When ready, the skins should be dark and bubbly.
• Serve warm. Wrap the peppers in aluminum foil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they become cool enough to handle with your bare hands. At that point, unwrap them and use or enjoy as desired. Before serving, peel the skins off the peppers using your fingers. If you allowed them the steam inside of foil while they cooled, the skins should slip off with relative ease.

SAUTéED GARLIC-HERB BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.
• Add the pepper strips, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften.
• Turn down the heat to low and add the garlic , salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 more minutes, being careful the garlic doesn't brown as it will turn bitter.
• Turn off the heat and add the vinegar, basil, and parsley. Toss to combine.
• Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Toss again before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve with toasted bread if desired.

YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SUPERB YELLOW PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion and potato in oil and butter if desired for about 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute or until garlic is tender., Stir in the broth, bay leaf, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Discard bay leaf. Cool slightly; puree in batches in a blender. Return to pan. Stir in buttermilk; heat through. Serve hot or cold; garnish with sour cream and chives if desired.

SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
• Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

MARINATED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole red, green and yellow peppers in the oven directly on the rack. Roast for about 15 minutes, turning if needed, until the skin is well scorched. Immediately place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap or in a paper bag, and allow to cool.
• Remove the skins from the peppers by rubbing with your hands, and rinse under cold water. Cut in half, remove stem and seeds, then cut into strips.
• Place peppers into a medium serving bowl, and stir in the garlic, vinegar, oil, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.