Susansitalianroastedredpeppers Recipes

SUSAN'S ITALIAN ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wash WHOLE red bell peppers and lightly rub a tiny bit of olive oil to the skin on all side.
• Lay them side by side on baking sheet in two rows.
• Place in the over on broil and broil them until the skin blackens quite a bit. (about 9-12 minutes per side).
• As one side darkens, take them out and continue to roast all sides until the peppers are evenly charred.
• Place in a bowl or baking dish and cover in saran wrap to let them "steam" for 20 minutes (This will help to release the charred skin and maintain the sweet inner flesh).
• Pull the tops off the peppers and be sure to save any release pepper juices in the dish you plan to place them. Remove all the charred flesh by tugging on it (should come off in sheets if steamed enough).
• Removed seeds and rinse lightly under water, if necessary, to get all seeds out.
• Place in bowl and add the olive oil, garlic and parsley. Mix well and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds but leave the stalks on[decorative] Lay the peppers in a shallow 16 x 12 roasting-tray wich is lightly oiled.
• Cut the tomatoes in quarters and put 2 in each pepper half.
• Cut up one anchovy fillet per pepper[use scissors]and add to the tomatoes.
• Peel the garlic, slice or chop very finely,and divide over the peppers.
• Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over each pepper.
• Season with the black pepper.
• Place the tray in a 350F preheated oven on a high shelf, for 50 to 60 minutes, the edges should be browned by then.
• Transfer your peppers to a serving dish, don"t leave the juices in the roasting-dish but pour them over the peppers.
• Serve with basil leaves scattered over them.