Best 20 Roasted Bell Peppers Recipes

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450F degrees.
• Wash peppers and cut in half.
• Remove seeds and stems.
• Place upside down (skin side up) on a cookie sheet coated with olive oil spray.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or so, until skin of pepper is seriously black.
• Make sure there are no sparks or actively burning ashes on the peppers and place peppers in a brown bag for about 10-15 minutes. This steams the peppers so the skins easily peel off. Rinsing peppers takes away all the roasted flavor, so don't let me catch you doing that.
• Let cool so you can touch them.
• Skin will peel off easily.
• Cut halves into strips, or however you need them to be cut.
• Now you know how to roast a red pepper!
• Good for: Chicken, cheese sauces, tomato sauces, topped on foccacia bread, or a million other things!
• You can also roast a pepper by placing it directly on the burner of a gas stove (NOT ELECTRIC!) turning with tongs every few minutes till skin is black. Continue with paper bag step.

GRILLED OR OVEN ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fire up the grill or preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Make butter sauce (or olive oil) by mixing melted butter with red pepper flakes, dried minced onions, and minced garlic.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil.
• Trim asparagus and cut off hard ends.
• Arrange asparagus spears and sliced bell peppers on foil lined cookie sheet.
• Coat vegetables with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Dirzzle butter sauce over vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until asparagus is just tender, but still crisp.

ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients, except the chips, and mix well. Transfer to a 9 by 9-inch foil baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Put on the grill over indirect heat (350 degrees F is ideal) and cook for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, to keep the heat even. Carefully remove from the grill and serve with the chips.

EGGPLANT GRATIN WITH ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place eggplant slices in a colander, sprinkle both sides with kosher salt, and allow to drain in the sink for 30 minutes.
• Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, herbes de Provence, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Pat eggplant dry and press between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Brush slices on both sides with olive oil mixture and place in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet.
• Broil eggplant in the preheated oven, turning once after browned, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking on other side until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 10- or 12-inch baking dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons panko over bottom and sides of dish.
• Cut eggplant slices in half crosswise on the diagonal and place half the slices in the prepared dish in a single layer. Layer bell peppers on top of eggplant. Arrange goat cheese slices over bell peppers. Season with black pepper and cover with remaining eggplant. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until gratin is heated through and golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Turn oven to broil and place gratin 4 inches from heat source. Broil gratin until breadcrumbs are crispy and brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand at least 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Rinse if necessary; pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Place in bowl. Mix in oil, vinegar and orange peel. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving) Chop basil; mix into peppers and serve.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the oven on broil.
• Clean and slice the bell pepper into four quarters. Remove the seeds and white part.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Top each slice with 1/2 ounce of mozzarella cheese.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

BRUSCHETTA WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel peppers. Set strainer over bowl. Holding peppers over bowl to catch any juices, seed peppers. Cut into thin strips. Place in bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Preheat broiler. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Broil until toasted, about 2 minutes. Trun bread over. Brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Add basil, 2 tablespoons oil and minced garlic to peppers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Rub oiled side of each bread slice with cut side of garlice halves. Divide peppers among bread slices.

EASY ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Rub the outside of the pepper halves with olive oil.
• Arrange cut-side down in one layer onto a baking sheet or a shallow pan.
• Preheat the broiler and set the oven rack 4-5 inches from the heat.
• Broil the peppers until well charred (the peppers will not char evenly at the ends, this will take about 20 minutes or a little more).
• Transfer to a plate or bowl and immediately cover tightly with heat-proof heavy plastic wrap (I like using Saran Wrap for this).
• Allow to stand for about 20-25 minutes.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle peel off the the skin.
• Chop to desired size then use immediately or transfer to a glass jar.

ROASTED STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• To Roast Peppers:.
• Preheat the broiler. Place the peppers on a baking sheet or in a shallow ovenproof dish and broil until the skins blister and turn brown. Turn the peppers until charred on all sides, about 15 minutes.Transfer the roasted peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to cool.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel the skins and remove stems and seeds(see below). Use immediately(in recipe) or make extra and drizzle with olive oil and store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan until very hot. Add the garlic, onion, and gingerroot and saute until you can smell the aroma. Add rice and mix well. Remove from the heat. Add the mozzarella, cream, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cool before stuffing the peppers.
• Preheat oven to 375*F. After you have peeled the peppers carefully to keep them whole,cut off the tops and remove seeds. Stuff each of the peppers with about 1/2 cup stuffing. Place on a baking sheet greased with olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!

SLOW-ROASTED COD WITH BELL PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Place racks in center and top-most positions of oven; heat broiler. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove stems, ribs, and seeds; discard. Place bell peppers on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 3 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat, then turn cut side down and broil bell peppers on top rack, turning baking sheet front to back halfway through, until skins are blackened all over, 15-20 minutes.
• Transfer bell peppers along with oil and juices on baking sheet to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let bell peppers sit 10 minutes to steam, which will loosen their skins. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
• Uncover bell peppers and peel away charred skin from flesh (don't worry about getting every last bit); discard. Tear flesh into 1/2" strips and place in a shallow 3-qt. baking dish along with all the accumulated juices in the bowl. Add garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and toss well to combine. Taste and season with more salt.
• Nestle cod into bell pepper mixture, drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Roast on center rack until flesh is opaque throughout and flakes easily when pressed, 25-30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss onion, parsley, capers, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt.
• Top fish with onion mixture and serve with bread.
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• Bell peppers can be roasted 1 day ahead. Peel and let cool; cover and chill.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Turn on the broiler in the oven. (For those of you in the UK, set the grill to highest setting) Put one shelf at the lowest level and the other shelf at the highest level.
• Cut off the top of the garlic bulb and discard. Put the bulb in a small ramekin, drizzle the 2 teaspoons olive oil over the top, and cover with foil. Place on the bottom shelf of the oven. Set the timer for 45 minutes.
• In the meantime, slice off the tops of the peppers, slice in half lengthwise and in half, lengthwise again, so that you have four long pieces of pepper. Lay flesh side down on a baking sheet.
• Place under the broiler/grill until the skins have turned bubbly and black, about 20-30 minutes. The blacker the skin is, the easier it will be to peel them.
• Remove the peppers to a brown paper bag(lunchbag type) or to a bowl covered with cling film, to steam for about 10 minutes.
• Check on the garlic. It should be soft enough for you to sqeeze the pulp out. If not, return to oven for another 5-10 minutes. Squeeze the pulp out into a medium bowl and set aside.
• Remove the peppers from the brown bag or bowl to a cutting board. Carefully peel the blackened skin from the peppers and discard.
• Put the peppers, basil, oregano and salt (and pine nuts, if using) into the bowl with the garlic. Using your fingers, gently mix together until well combined, adding more seasonings to suit your taste. Transfer mixture to jar.
• Pour olive oil over peppers until covered. Place lid on jar and leave to sit about 1-2 hours. Stir peppers and store in fridge for up to 3 weeks. If oil solidifies, remove from fridge 30 minutes prior to consuming.
• Enjoy!

ACORN SQUASH SOUP WITH ROASTED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place acorn squash halves on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Add red bell peppers to the baking sheet with the squash and return to the oven. Continue baking until squash is very soft and bell peppers are tender, about 20 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until very soft and brown, about 20 minutes.
• Remove baking sheet from the oven. Remove and discard squash seeds; scrape squash meat into a food processor using a large spoon.
• Add cooked onions, roasted bell peppers, cream cheese, and cider to the food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer soup to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon and black pepper to taste.

PIZZA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, BELL PEPPERS AND TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice top off garlic head; place in small baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brush baking sheet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place onion slices on sheet and brush onion with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake garlic and onion until garlic cloves are light brown and soft and onion is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.
• Using fingers, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into food processor; add sun-dried tomatoes. Using on/off turns, process until almost smooth, adding enough reserved oil form sun-dried tomatoes to form paste. (Onions and garlic mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place crust on baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread garlic paste evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, onion, pepper strips and feta cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley.
• Bake pizza until crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles, about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley. Cut into wedges and serve.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Peel and rinse the sweet potatoes, cut in slices or as desired.
• Rinse the bell peppers and cut in slices or as desired.
• Mix the oil, chili pepper, black pepper and salt.
• Marinate the sweet potatoes and bell peppers with the mixed dressing for 2-5 minutes.
• Place the potatoes and the peppers on a broiler or non-stick baking pan; sprinkle the rosemary and mix.
• 6th Step: In a 350 degree preheat oven, broil or bake the potatoes and peppers for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Serve it hot or cold.

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPERS WITH ROASTED-GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place eggplant rounds and peppers on rimmed baking sheet; brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on grill and cook until tender and golden, about 4 minutes per side.
• Arrange vegetables on platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons (or more) Roasted-Garlic Oilepi:recipelink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve vegetables warm or at room temperature.

SEA BASS WITH POLENTA AND ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss peppers, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, and 3 teaspoons thyme in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Roast until peppers are tender and brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 1 hour. Cut peppers into 1/2-inch strips and return to pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Bring milk, water, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon thyme to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Cover and remove from heat. Let steep 15 minutes.
• Gradually whisk polenta into milk mixture. Bring to simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly. Continue cooking until thick and creamy, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Mix in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat. Spread 1 tablespoon tapenade over each fillet. Broil red peppers in pan until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Spoon polenta onto 6 plates. Top with fish and red peppers.

SLOW-ROASTED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Toss peppers with 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat and arrange cut side down. Broil, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until skin is blackened, 12-14 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F and continue to roast peppers until very soft but not mushy, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, then scrape off and discard skins. Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2"-wide strips.
• Whisk lemon juice, jam, vinegar, and 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. If fig jam is very coarse, use a fork to mash into smaller pieces; season dressing with salt. Mix in peppers; taste and season well with salt. Toss to coat.
• Just before serving, mix in oregano and drizzle generously with more oil.
• Peppers (without oregano) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 F degrees.
• Brush the peppers with a thin film of the olive oil and place them in a roasting pan.
• Roast for 30 minutes, turning them over every 10 minutes until all sides are browned. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the peppers to cool.
• Peel, seed and tear them into strips. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until brown, about 1 minute.
• Add the peppers and water, cover the pan, and cook on low heat until sauce has a silky texture and becomes emulsified, about 30 minutes.
• Add the sherry vinegar, salt to taste, and the parsley. Serve at room temperature or allow to cool.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers in broiler or on grill until black and blistered.
• Seal peppers in a baggie or container to steam for about 15 minutes.
• Wash peppers, removing char, remove seeds and slice in strips.
• Add all other ingredients.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Using tongs or a long fork, hold 1 pepper directly in the flame of a gas stove, turning, until blackened and blistering. Transfer to a large bowl; repeat process with remaining peppers.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let pepper stand 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover and remove skin from peppers by rubbing with a paper towel. Remove stems, ribs, and seeds before using.