Grilled Red Bell Peppers
Transform your next barbecue with this vibrant Grilled Red Bell Peppers recipe—an effortless dish bursting with smoky sweetness and Mediterranean flair. Fresh red bell peppers are grilled to tender perfection, their natural sugars caramelizing beautifully to create a charred, slightly smoky flavor. Tossed in olive oil and seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, these peppers are then dressed with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and garnished with fresh basil leaves for a refreshing aromatic finish. This quick, healthy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect as a colorful side dish, a tasty addition to wraps, or a topping for salads. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these Grilled Red Bell Peppers are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next outdoor gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Wash the red bell peppers thoroughly under cool running water.
Pat the peppers dry and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pepper halves with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Place the pepper halves, skin-side down, on the preheated grill.
Grill the peppers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered and the peppers are tender.
Remove the peppers from the grill and place them on a cutting board to cool slightly.
Once cooled, cut the grilled peppers into strips and transfer them to a serving dish.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the sliced peppers.
Tear the fresh basil leaves over the peppers to garnish.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your flavorful grilled red bell peppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
