Roasted Peppers with Leeks
- 3 red bell peppers
- 3 yellow bell peppers
- 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Roast the peppers over gas flames or under a preheated broiler, turning often, until charred all over.
- Transfer the peppers to a platter and let cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Add the leeks and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Return the leeks to the saucepan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season with salt.
- Discard the pepper skins, stems and seeds.
- Cut the peppers into 2-by- 1/3-inch strips and arrange on a large platter.
- Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup of oil and season with salt.
- Top with the leeks and serve.
red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, leeks, extravirgin olive oil, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-peppers-leeks (may not work)