Roasted Peppers in Oil (Peperoni Arrostiti Sotto Olio)

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

These colorful roasted red peppers in oil are seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano. Try them on sandwiches, pasta, or alone as a pretty side dish.

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
5 leaves fresh basil leaves, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Reduce grill heat to medium.
2 Grill whole red, yellow, and orange bell peppers on the preheated grill until charred on all sides, turning about every 5 minutes. Place charred peppers in a resealable plastic bag and seal well. Allow peppers to cool in the bag.
3 Combine olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a 1-pint glass jar (or larger, depending on size of peppers).
4 Remove cooled peppers from the bag and scrape off charred skins. Cut peppers in half; remove seeds and stems. Slice peppers into long strips and place in oil mixture. Mix well, ensuring peppers are covered in oil.
5 Serve, storing leftover peppers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.