Mediterranean Diet Grilled Bell Peppers
Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with these vibrant, smoky Grilled Bell Peppers, a perfect addition to the Mediterranean diet. This recipe pairs the natural sweetness of charred red, yellow, or green bell peppers with a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and basil for a flavorful infusion in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, these peppers grill to tender perfection in just 10 minutes, boasting irresistible grill marks and a light, herbaceous finish from freshly chopped parsley. Serve them warm or at room temperature as a healthy side dish or flavorful topping for grain bowls, salads, or grilled proteins. Packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy ingredients, this dish embodies the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle while shining as a colorful centerpiece on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
While the grill is heating, prepare the bell peppers by cutting them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the bell pepper halves with the olive oil mixture, coating them evenly on all sides.
Place the peppers cut side down on the grill. Grill for 5 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5 minutes or until the peppers are tender and have nice grill marks.
Remove the peppers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the grilled peppers for garnish.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious side dish or addition to any Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
