Roasted red peppers make a great side or a colorful addition to any antipasto platter, summer salad, or sandwich recipe.
Oven-roasted peppers are so incredibly easy to make! No need to buy them in a jar when it’s so easy to make them fresh from the kitchen.
Why We Love Roasted Red Peppers
- Roasting the peppers gives them a mildly charred, smoky flavor with a tinge of sweetness!
- They’re perfect to add to dips, soups, stews, pasta, and stir-fries.
- 5 simple ingredients are all it takes to make these roasted red peppers!
Ingredients/Variations
BELL PEPPERS: We used red in this recipe, but feel free to use any color of bell pepper. Orange, yellow, even green would all taste great. Or use a variety of peppers for a bright & colorful dish!
SEASONINGS: The bell peppers are tossed in olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, & pepper. So simple, yet so flavorful!
VARIATIONS: Try this tasty blend for homemade ranch seasoning or even Cajun spice for a bit of a kick!
How to Slice Red Peppers
- Place a bell pepper on a cutting board & slice off the top, close to the stem.
- Cut the bell pepper in half & remove the pith (the pale, white inner flesh) & seeds.
- Slice the bell pepper into strips or 1” pieces.
How to Roast Red Peppers
It’s so easy to roast peppers, no need to buy them in cans or jars!
- Toss prepared bell peppers with olive oil, garlic, & Italian seasoning (per the recipe below).
- Roast seasoned peppers on a baking sheet until they are lightly charred & tender.
- Serve warm or chill & use in recipes.
Store roasted red bell peppers in a covered container or jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to a week in the refrigerator. Freeze roasted bell peppers in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 8 weeks.
Best Bell Pepper Dishes
What are your fave seasonings for bell peppers? Leave a comment below!
Roasted Red Peppers
These Roasted Red Peppers are easy & make and full of flavor. They’re so much better than the store-bought version!
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Wash peppers and chop into 1″ pieces. Toss with oil, garlic and seasonings.
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Spread peppers onto a greased baking pan and roast 18-20 minutes or until lightly charred and tender.
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Serve warm or add to salads, soups or pasta.
Calories: 73, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 272mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3860IU, Vitamin C: 158mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian