Balsamic Roasted Peppers w’ Garlic, Tomato & Basil
A Mediterranean-style dish of sweet peppers stuffed with tomato wedges and fresh garlic slices, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and roasted; serve hot, at room temp or cold, topped with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
I used local purple peppers. The trick to this dish is to choose 4 peppers | and capsicum that are all the same size & when you put them in the dish, make sure they are a snug fit & can’t fall over as they soften to keep the tasty balsamic and tomato juices inside the peppers.
- Serves4-8
- Cooks in 35- 45 mins
- Prep time 10 mins
- Low Carb
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Ingredients
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Method
Balsamic Roasted Peppers w Garlic, Tomato & Basil
PREHEAT OVEN 350 F | 170 C. Line a 9″ | 23cm pan or dish or ¼ sheet pan with parchment paper.
CUT PEPPERS in half lengthwise from stem to base. CUT away seed membrane. SEE pictures of board half pepper prep.
PLACE peppers cut side up snuggly next to each other in the baking dish so they fit firmly upright and don’t tip over as they soften and cook.
ADD to each cut pepper; 3-4 cherry tomato pieces, + garlic slices evenly disturbed. DRIZZLE 1 tsp balsamic + ½ tsp olive oil + ½ tsp salt over each stuffed pepper.
ROAST 35-40 minutes until golden and peppers are soft. Cool for at least 10 mins before serving or cool – serve hot, warm or at room temp
SERVE garnished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Serve carefully; use a spatula + your hand; you don’t want to lose the delicious juices inside the peppers.
SERVING IDEAS
with Mixed Lettuces & Chive Salad
with Potatoes with Green Beans and Pesto
with Balsamic Cucumber & Kohlrabi Salad
with Spinach & Basil Pesto
with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
with Pasta & Green Beans with Pesto
with Green Bean & Vegetable Salad
with Kale & Green Bean Pesto
Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas
SWAP cherry tomatoes for a large tomato diced to the size of half a cherry tomato.
ADD SPICE – a sprinkle of chilli flakes
YOU CAN REHEAT before serving – without the basil.
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