Roasted Red Peppers With Feta Capers And Preserved Lemons Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH FETA, CAPERS AND PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill (broiler) on the hottest setting and roast the peppers under the grill, turning frequently.
• When they are softened and their skins begin to blacken place them in a plastic bag, seal and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
• Peel the peppers, remove the stalks and seeds then slice the flesh and arrange on a plate.
• Add the crumbled feta and pour over the olive oil, scatter the capers and preserved lemons over the top.
• Sprinkle with a little salt if required.

SPINACH SAUTé WITH RED BELL PEPPER & PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add garlic, red pepper and lemon.
• Cook until garlic is golden, and pepper and lemon is softened.
• Add spinach and cook until limp.

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Mix pasta, herbs and vegetables together in a large bowl.
• To make vinaigrette:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Add vinaigrette to the pasta mixture.
• Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
• Can be served at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the cores and seeds. Rub the skins of the bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil and arrange the peppers skin side down on a greased baking sheet.
• In this order, scatter half the garlic into the bell peppers, add the cheese, mint leaves, lemon zest, remaining garlic, thyme, pine nuts, and pepper. Drizzle the remaining oil and the lemon juice over the peppers.
• Roast the peppers in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, until tender and beginning to char around the edges.
• Serve warm.

BAKED PEPPERS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Place the peppers in a baking dish, cut side down. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Tuck the basil and garlic between the peppers. Scatter the feta on top.
• Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.