Best 6 Grilled Peppers And Chiles Recipes

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Grilled peppers and chiles are a delightful culinary creation that tantalize the taste buds with their smoky, charred flavor and vibrant colors. These versatile ingredients hold a special place in various cuisines worldwide, adding a burst of zest to countless dishes. From the mild sweetness of bell peppers to the fiery heat of habaneros, the spectrum of peppers and chiles offers a range of options to suit every palate. This article presents a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the culinary potential of grilled peppers and chiles, transforming them into delectable dishes that will leave you craving more.

**Recipes:**

1. **Grilled Bell Pepper Salad:** This refreshing salad combines the smoky flavor of grilled bell peppers with crisp greens, tangy dressing, and feta cheese, resulting in a delightful medley of flavors and textures.

2. **Chileno Relleno:** These classic Mexican chiles are stuffed with a savory filling of cheese, beans, and vegetables, then battered and fried until golden brown, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

3. **Grilled Vegetable Skewers:** Skewers adorned with an array of grilled vegetables, including peppers and chiles, become a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or side dish, perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight meals.

4. **Spicy Pepper Jelly:** This versatile condiment captures the fiery essence of peppers, transforming them into a sweet and spicy jelly that adds a delightful kick to sandwiches, crackers, and cheese platters.

5. **Roasted Red Pepper Soup:** Creamy, velvety, and bursting with roasted red pepper flavor, this soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that will warm your soul on a chilly evening.

6. **Pepperoncini:** These pickled peppers pack a delightful tangy heat, making them an ideal addition to sandwiches, salads, and antipasto platters.

7. **Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas:** Experience the bold flavors of New Mexican cuisine with these enchiladas, filled with a savory combination of Hatch green chiles, cheese, and tender chicken, all smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce.

8. **Thai Basil Chile Chicken:** This vibrant Thai dish features tender chicken stir-fried with a medley of colorful bell peppers, chiles, and aromatic basil, resulting in a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

9. **Chile Rellenos Casserole:** This baked casserole combines the flavors of roasted poblano peppers, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that will please the whole family.

10. **Stuffed Poblano Peppers:** Poblano peppers are stuffed with a flavorful filling of rice, beans, vegetables, and spices, then baked until tender, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PEPPERS



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A friend made this the other day and it was great, so I had to share. The more colors you use the more colorful it is. Our friend just sprinkled oregano. We added the jalapeno for heat.

Provided by Deedle Gee

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks
½ cup sliced jalapeno peppers
1 pinch dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the pepper pieces onto the grill with the inside facing down. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn peppers over, and place jalapeno slices onto them. Top with some mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with a bit of oregano. Grill until cheese melts, then remove to a plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 307.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GRILLED PEPPERS AND CHILES



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If your grill isn't large enough to accommodate the peppers and chiles in a single layer, cook them in batches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds assorted chiles and sweet peppers, such as cherry, Italian Roaster, Yellow Sunrise, bell, poblano, and Santa Fe Grande
Extra-virgin olive oil, for tossing
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal grill to medium-high. Toss chiles and peppers with oil; season with salt. Grill, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Rub between paper towels to peel skins.

GRILLED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HEROES



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This hearty sandwich comes together quickly on a small portable grill, making it perfect for a tailgate or picnic. Make the balsamic vinaigrette at home and take it along in a small jar. You can purchase the Italian sausage ring (shaped like a spiral) at an Italian butcher. If you can't get the cheese and parsley flavor, use any flavor you like. If you'd like to make this on a full-size grill, you can cook everything at once and remove the ingredients as they finish cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, top and bottom removed, cut into 4 planks
1 yellow bell pepper, top and bottom removed, cut into 4 planks
1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
One 1 1/2-pound Italian pork sausage ring, preferably cheese and parsley flavor
Four 6-to-8-inch hoagie rolls, split
8 slices provolone (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a small jar or other lidded container. Shake to combine. Soak 2 long wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes (alternatively, use metal skewers).
  • Preheat a small grill to medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Brush the peppers and onions with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Stick the skewers through the sausage ring at a perpendicular angle to each other (in an X). Place the sausage ring in the middle of the grill and cook until the underside is charred, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Flip the sausage ring with tongs and a spatula and arrange the peppers around the ring. Grill the sausage until browned and crispy in places and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. Add the onion rings to the empty space on the grill. Cook the peppers and onions until crisp-tender and charred on the edges, about 4 minutes per side (the peppers will come off first, since you put them on first). Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board as they finish cooking.
  • Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill, cut-side down, until toasted, about 1 minute. Flip and lay 2 slices of cheese on the grilled cut sides of each roll and cook until the cheese just begins to melt, moving as needed so they don't burn, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skewers from the sausage, cut into serving pieces 4 to 5 inches long and divide evenly among the rolls. Cut the peppers into strips and separate the onions into rings. Pile on top of the sausage. Drizzle the heroes with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

ROASTED OR GRILLED PEPPERS



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Roasting or grilling sweet peppers makes them even sweeter, with another layer of flavor from the charred skin that is removed. You can grill them under a broiler, over a burner flame, or over coals, or you can roast them in the oven. Oven-roasting is the easiest method if you're roasting more than one or two peppers. It yields more juice than grilling. Keep these on hand, serve them as they are or add to salads, pasta, pizza and panini.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium red, green, or yellow bell peppers
Sea salt (fine or coarse) or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
Slivered fresh basil leaves or chopped fresh tarragon, chervil or marjoram
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the peppers on the foil and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, using tongs to turn the peppers every 10 minutes. The peppers are done when their skin is brown and puffed. It won't be black the way it is when you grill them.
  • Transfer the peppers to a bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate or with plastic, and let sit for 30 minutes, until cool.
  • Carefully remove the skins, then, holding the peppers over the bowl so no juice escapes, separate into halves or quarters and remove the stems, seeds and membranes Cut into strips if desired, and place in another bowl. Strain in the juice. If storing for more than a day, toss with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to use. If you wish, toss with the optional ingredients shortly before serving.
  • Using a Burner: Light a gas burner and place the pepper directly over the flame. As soon as one section has blackened, turn the pepper, using tongs, to expose another section to the flame. Continue to turn until the entire pepper is blackened. Place in a plastic bag and seal, or place in a bowl and cover tightly. Allow to sit until cool, then remove the charred skin. You may need to run the pepper briefly under the faucet to rinse off the final bits of charred skin. If so, pat dry with paper towels. Cut the pepper in half, holding it over a bowl, remove the seeds and membranes, and store as instructed above.
  • Using the broiler: Preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the baking sheet under the broiler at the highest setting. Turn the peppers every 3 minutes or so, until uniformly charred. Proceed as above. Using a grill: Place on a grill directly over hot coals and turn as each side becomes charred and blackened. When the entire pepper is charred, remove from the grill and proceed as above.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED CHILI



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This is my extra-special chili recipe. It's a little time-consuming, but it's worth it! It's always a hit at potlucks. Watch out for the chipotle if you're not used to it--it can sneak up on you. Don't leave it out, though, as it imparts a deliciously smoky flavor to the chili. You can grill this over gas, but if you have the option of grilling over coals or a fire, do it--it'll taste much better!

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs lean beef, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes (I usually use round)
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground chipotle chile pepper
2 anaheim chilies
2 jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice, undrained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
shredded cheese (garnish) (optional)
sour cream (garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare a coal fire or preheat a gas grill.
  • Measure the chili powder and chipotle into a large ziplock bag. Add some of the beef cubes, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Remove beef cubes and repeat until all the beef is well coated (add additional chili powder and chipotle if needed). Reserve any remaining spice mixture.
  • Thread beef cubes on skewers. Thread the peppers on skewers separate from the beef (use 2 skewers, one at each end of pepper, to make turning easier).
  • Grill beef and peppers until beef is barely done (do not cook too well, or beef will be tough), about 10 minutes or so, and peppers are blackened, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove beef cubes from skewers and set aside.
  • Remove peppers from skewers, wrap in damp paper towels, place in a paper bag and fold close. Let rest for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle, then peel skin from peppers, seed, and dice.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until onion is tender and garlic is white or pale golden (do not let garlic get dark).
  • Add beef, peppers, beans, tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and reserved spice mixture. Bring to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes or until beef is tender and seasonings are well blended.
  • Serve with garnished with shredded cheese or sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 1162.2, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 38.7

GRILLED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Grilled Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by D. M. Karon

Categories     Peppers

Time 47m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 3

bell pepper
salt and black pepper, ground
olive oil

Steps:

  • Take several bell peppers, cleaned of the stems and seeds. Cut into strips lengthwise. These can be four to six depending on the size of the peppers and your preference.
  • Season LIGHTLY with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Brush both sides of the strips with good olive oil.
  • Place skin side down on hot grill, until skin blisters and peppers soften (3-8 minutes depending on grill). You can let the skin brown a bit if desired.
  • Turn peppers and grill until inner side is done (about half the time of the skin side -- 2-4 minutes).
  • Try this with different color peppers. Maybe add a few green onions.
  • Try this with Anaheim peppers -- Very good!
  • Try adding sliced zucchini, too.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose ripe, colorful peppers and chiles. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • To prevent the peppers and chiles from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates before cooking.
  • Use a pair of tongs to turn the peppers and chiles occasionally during cooking. Ensure that they cook evenly and get nice grill marks.
  • The cooking time will vary depending on the type of pepper or chile. Smaller peppers and chiles will cook more quickly than larger ones.
  • Once the peppers and chiles are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly before handling.

Conclusion:

Grilling peppers and chiles is a delicious and easy way to prepare these healthy vegetables. With a variety of flavors and heat levels to choose from, there's a grilled pepper or chile for everyone. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a flavorful addition to your favorite main course, grilled peppers and chiles are a great option. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to add some peppers and chiles to the mix.

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