Description
This Roasted Red Peppers recipe teaches you how to perfectly roast red bell peppers in the oven until their skins char and loosen, allowing easy peeling and a tender, smoky sweet result. Perfect as a base for sauces, salads, sandwiches, or as a flavorful addition to many dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers (or any amount you want to roast)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Peppers: Cut each red bell pepper in half and carefully remove the stems, membranes, and seeds with a small knife to create pepper halves ready for roasting.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the pepper halves cut-side down on the lined baking sheet, allowing the skin side to face up for even roasting.
- Roast the Peppers: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, monitoring until the skins start to blacken in spots and loosen, developing a roasted flavor and tender texture.
- Steam and Cool: Immediately transfer the hot peppers to a glass bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let them rest and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, which helps loosen the skin further for easier peeling.
- Peel and Slice: Once cool enough to handle, use your fingers to peel off the charred skins. Then chop or slice the roasted peppers as desired for your recipe.
Notes
- Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
- Covering the hot peppers creates steam that helps loosen the skin for easy peeling.
- Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly after peeling peppers to avoid skin irritation.
- Roasted peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to roast any quantity of peppers; adjust the baking time slightly if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: roasted red peppers, oven roasted peppers, roasted red bell peppers, easy roasted peppers, how to roast peppers
