Roasted Sweet Peppers
- 3 whole medium fleshy bell peppers or pimientos
- 1 small garlic clove, pounded to a puree
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
- Fresh-ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Wash and dry: 3 whole medium fleshy bell peppers or pimientos.
- Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet with at least 1/2 inch of space between each pepper for even browning.
- Roast in the oven, checking every 5 minutes.
- Turn them as they begin to brown.
- Keep turning until the skin is blistered and black and the peppers are soft but not completely falling apart, about 35 minutes.
- If the skin is done but the pepper is still firm, place the pepper in a covered container to steam.
- Allow to cool.
- Cut the peppers in half and scrape out the ribs and seeds.
- Peel off the skin.
- Tear or cut the flesh into 1/2-inch strips.
- Marinate with: 1 small garlic clove, pounded to a puree, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, Fresh-ground black pepper, Salt to taste.
- Serve at room temperature as part of an anti pasto platter or warm with grilled meat or fowl.
- For a smoky flavor, grill over medium-hot coals instead of cooking in the oven.
bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, fresh marjoram, freshground black pepper, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-sweet-peppers-387097 (may not work)