ROASTED PEPPERS WITH LEMON RICOTTA
Roasted peppers are culinary chameleons - they have their own distinctive flavor, yet they mix easily with so many ingredients. In this recipe, the peppers are slicked with olive oil and vinegar (use either sherry or balsamic) and served with ricotta that's enlivened with lemon zest and juice. If you've got it, add also the finely chopped rind of a salt-preserved lemon to the ricotta. Because the peppers can be made ahead and the ricotta is better chilled, this is a great recipe for a dinner party - it takes just a few minutes to assemble the dish at serving time and it looks good whether you arrange it on a platter or take the time to make individual plates.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories vegetables, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven, and heat it to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Rinse the peppers, pat them dry and place them on the pan. Roast the peppers, turning every 10 minutes, until their skins are black and blistered, 40 minutes, more or less. Transfer the peppers to a heatproof bowl, cover and, when they're cool enough to handle, peel off the skins. Remove the caps, cut each pepper in quarters or halves and remove and discard the seeds. Lightly brush the peppers with oil; use now, or cover closely and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Scrape the ricotta into a bowl, and mix with a spatula to smoothen. Grate the lemon zest over the ricotta, squeeze in about 1 tablespoon of the juice and add the preserved lemon rind, if you're using it. Pour in a few teaspoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Use now, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- To serve, spoon or spread the lemon ricotta on a platter or individual plates, and drizzle with olive oil. Top with peppers, and brush or drizzle with olive oil and either sherry or balsamic vinegar. Finish with a sprinkling of chives or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Awa Jama
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook roasted peppers. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Muhhamed Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lemon ricotta and the roasted peppers.
Mell Beasha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon ricotta, but I loved this recipe. The roasted peppers really balanced out the flavor of the ricotta.
Suckma To
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lemon ricotta. I always have some on hand and this is a great way to use it up.
Jaden Mokwena
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook roasted peppers. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Kamugisha Godwin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the roasted peppers and the lemon ricotta.
roy gillett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of roasted peppers, but I loved this recipe. The lemon ricotta really balanced out the flavor of the peppers.
Jibon Chowdhuri
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted peppers. I always have a few on hand and this is a great way to use them up.
TK Leeskyz
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
faizan Hania
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The roasted peppers are so flavorful and the lemon ricotta is the perfect complement.
D Munasinghe
[email protected]I've never made roasted peppers before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly and the lemon ricotta was a delicious topping.
Emteyaj Mahmud
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of roasted peppers and lemon ricotta.
Peter Nigg
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the roasted peppers and the lemon ricotta. I'll definitely be making this again.
Victor McLaughlin
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The roasted peppers were perfect and the lemon ricotta was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Xsam RM
[email protected]I love this recipe! The roasted peppers are so flavorful and the lemon ricotta is the perfect topping. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
mahbub amin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. The roasted peppers are so easy to make and the lemon ricotta is so creamy and delicious.
Malik Joun
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The roasted peppers were smoky and flavorful, and the lemon ricotta was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.