Grilled Red Peppers
Fire up your grill and savor the smoky sweetness of Grilled Red Peppers—a vibrant dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed side or topping. Featuring juicy red bell peppers perfectly charred on the grill, this recipe combines aromatic garlic, tangy balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil for a Mediterranean-inspired treat. The peppers are steamed and peeled for a tender, silky texture before being tossed in a luscious olive oil dressing. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they’re ideal as a side dish, salad ingredient, or sandwich filler. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for barbecues, summer dinners, or healthy meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash the red bell peppers thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Brush the entire surface of each red pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring an even coat.
Place the peppers directly on the grill grates. Grill them for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs to evenly char the skin on all sides.
Once the peppers are evenly charred and soft, remove them from the grill and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid to allow the peppers to steam for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to remove the skin.
After steaming, peel off the charred skin from the peppers and remove the seeds and stems. Be careful as the peppers might still be hot.
Slice the peeled and deseeded peppers into strips.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the oil and vinegar mixture over the sliced peppers and toss gently to coat.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the top of the peppers.
Serve the grilled red peppers warm or at room temperature as a side dish, or incorporate them into your favorite salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1077 mg | 23% | |
*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.
