Low Fat Grilled Red Peppers
Experience the smoky, sweet flavor of **Low Fat Grilled Red Peppers**, a light and healthy side dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. This recipe combines vibrant red bell peppers with a simple yet flavorful marinade made from **extra virgin olive oil**, **balsamic vinegar**, **garlic**, and fragrant **oregano**. Grilled to perfection, the peppers get a beautifully charred exterior while staying tender and juicy inside. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this dish is a quick and low-calorie option that’s perfect for summer BBQs, weeknight dinners, or as a colorful addition to salads and grain bowls. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this nutritious, vegan-friendly treat that embodies the essence of fresh, wholesome cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Wash the red bell peppers and pat them dry with a towel.
Cut the peppers into quarters, removing the seeds and membranes.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the quartered red peppers in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.
Toss the peppers in the marinade until they are evenly coated.
Let the peppers sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Place the marinated peppers on the preheated grill, skin-side down.
Grill the peppers for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the skin is blistered and slightly charred while the flesh is tender.
Remove the grilled peppers from the heat and transfer them to a serving plate.
Optional: for easier peeling, cover the grilled peppers with a bowl for a few minutes to let them steam.
Serve the grilled peppers warm or at room temperature as a side dish or add them to your favorite salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*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.
