Roast Pepper, Tomato, and Apple Salad
- 3 fleshy red bell peppers
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 or 2 chili peppers, left whole
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 sweet apples (such as Golden Delicious)
- Place the peppers on a sheet of foil on an oven tray under a preheated broiler, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches from the broiler.
- Turn them until their skins are black and blistered all over.
- Alternativelyand more easilyroast them in the hottest oven for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft and their skins blistered and blackened, turning them once after 15 minutes.
- To loosen the skins further, put them in a strong plastic bag, twist it shut, and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Another old way that has the same effect is to put them in a pan with a tight-fitting lid for the same length of time.
- When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel them and remove and discard the stems and seeds.
- Now cut the peppers lengthwise into ribbons.
- In a wide pan, fry the onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over a medium heat, stirring often until they are lightly colored.
- Add the garlic and stir until it just begins to color, then add the tomatoes and chili peppers.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook gently for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Leaving the peel on, quarter and core the apples.
- Stir the red pepper ribbons into the onion mixture then put in the apple quarters, cut side down.
- Cook gently until the apples are tender, adding a little water if the pan becomes too dry.
- Turn the apples skin side down toward the end.
- Serve cold, drizzled with the remaining olive oil.
red bell peppers, onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, chili peppers, salt, sweet apples
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-pepper-tomato-and-apple-salad-372966 (may not work)