Roastedpepperandbasilsalsa Recipes

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 6-8 minutes. With tongs, rotate a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred pepper skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips; place in a bowl. Add basil and garlic; toss to coat. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Halve, stem and seed 2 red and 2 yellow bell peppers. Broil, cut-side down, until blackened, 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and cool; peel and cut into pieces. Saute sliced garlic in olive oil; drizzle the oil over the peppers. Top with basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

ROASTED PEPPER BLENDER SALSA

Steps:

• In this order, put the cilantro, roasted red pepper, garlic, jalapeno, onion, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Pulse until broken down but still chunky, scraping the inside of the carafe as necessary.

ROASTED BELL PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Place bell peppers on a broiler pan, cut-side-down. Brush with canola oil.
• Broil in the preheated oven until charred, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Peel off and discard skin and chop peppers.
• Combine chopped peppers, Roma tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and lime juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate salsa at least 1 hour before serving.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Cut peppers in half through the stem; discard stems, ribs, and seeds. Place peppers cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast peppers under the broiler until skins are charred, rotating baking sheet occasionally to cook evenly, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• Using a paper towel, rub peppers to remove blackened skin, and discard. Cut peppers into strips, and place in a clean bowl. Pour over strips any accumulated juice from other bowl. Add oil, vinegar, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED FRESH PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Roast jalapenos, Anaheim, and bell peppers over gas flame, or under broiler, until blackened all over, turning as needed. Transfer to large bowl, cover tightly with plastic, and let steam until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Reserve liquid collected in bowl. Cut jalapenos into half-inch pieces, Anaheims and bells into one-inch pieces. Transfer peppers and any reserved juices to small bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to peppers; combine. Garnish with reserved cilantro. Will keep, covered, in refrigerator, 4 to 6 hours.

ROASTED RED PEPPER HARISSA

Steps:

• Cook garlic and oil in a small saucepan over medium until garlic is tender, 10-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toast caraway seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a dry small skillet, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool; finely grind in spice mill.
• Blend spices, garlic and oil, roasted red peppers, chile, vinegar, and sugar in a blender until smooth; season with salt.
• Do Ahead
• Harissa can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

ROASTED TOMATO AND BELL PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with oil in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and broil about 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
• Peel garlic and purée in a blender with roasted vegetables, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.

RITA'S ROASTED PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange tomatoes, peach, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic on a baking sheet.
• Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables and peach are browned and tender and tomato skins can be peeled off, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Dice the roasted vegetable and peach and transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar, salt, and parsley; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.

FIRE-ROASTED PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Place the peppers (including the jalapeno) over direct heat. Turn them constantly with long-handled tongs, one after the next, for 3 minutes. Remove the peppers from the coals to a brown paper lunch bag to cool for 10 minutes.
• When the peppers are cooled, remove them from the bag. Rinse the peppers under cold running water and dry. Remove and discard the pepper stems, seeds, and any blackened skin that is peeling off. Dice peppers, combine with the remaining ingredients in a bowl, stir together, and eat as you see fit.

ROASTED PEPPER AND BASIL SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or prepare grill to high heat.
• Roast peppers under broiler or on grill, turning frequently until charred on all sides.
• Remove and place peppers in bowl, then cover them for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Remove and discard charred skin, then core and seed peppers.
• Cut them into fine dice.
• In medium bowl, combine peppers, garlic, basil, vinegar and oil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to blend.