Italian Roasted Peppers, the perfect Grilled Appetizer, peppers tossed with fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil, so easy and delicious, make this your next appetizer!
I think one of my favourite Italian dishes must be appetizers, probably because a lot of them are made with vegetables, and bread is always served on the side. Nothing like dipping your bread in the olive oil that remains on the bottom of the bowl.
This Italian Grilled Pepper Appetizer is one of our favourites and it is Incredibly Delicious.
I remember visiting my friend when she lived in the Italian area of Toronto, and we would look over the fence and see these people barbecuing peppers till they were black and how we would laugh and say
“Are they crazy? how can they eat burnt peppers?” now I have to say no they weren’t the crazy ones, we were, because we just didn’t get it.
Italian appetizers are usually quite simple but so flavourful. It makes you wonder how all that taste can come from just a few ingredients.
How to Make Grilled Peppers
- If you don’t have a Pan Grill, then definitely get one, no need to light the BBQ every time you crave some grilled veggies!
- Clean well either red, green or yellow peppers (or a combination).
- Place them on the hot grill and grill until burnt.
- Throw them into a paper bag or bowl (cover with plastic wrap) and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the skin, stem, membranes and seeds, do not rinse.
- Cut the peppers into strips, place in a bowl and toss with fresh herbs and olive oil. So good!
How to Store Roasted Peppers
Left over roasted peppers should be stored in a jar with a tight fitting lid, make sure the peppers are covered in olive oil. Opened jars can be kept in the fridge for up to a month.
Roasted peppers can also be frozen, place cleaned roasted peppers in an airtight freezer bag or container. They will last 10-12 months in the freezer.
What makes the Best Roasted Peppers
- Make sure to roast the peppers until burnt.
- Let them sit for 15-20 minutes in a bowl covered with plastic wrap or a paper bag like my mother-in-law always did.
- Remove seeds but do not rinse the peppers.
- Toss with fresh herbs and good quality olive oil.
and let everything mingle for about an hour before serving, if you can wait!
Roasted Peppers
More Pepper Recipes to try:
Double Cheese Baked Stuffed Peppers
Italian Chicken & Tomato Skillet with Roasted Peppers
Italian Meatballs in a Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
So if you are heating up the Grill or BBQ this weekend, do yourself a favour and throw on a couple of peppers! Buon Appetito!
Italian Grilled Pepper Appetizer
Ingredients
- 3 medium peppers (nicely formed)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your pan grill (or barbecue), keep the heat fairly high, place the peppers on top and continue to cook, turning until burnt all over.
- Remove from heat and place in a paper bag or bowl and cover with plastic, let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Clean the peppers, slice in half, remove seeds and skin and cut into thin strips, (don't rinse peppers under water, hands yes, peppers no).
- Place pepper strips in a medium bowl, add garlic, Italian parsley, olive oil and salt, toss gently until combined. Let sit 30-60 minutes for flavours to mingle. Serve with fresh Italian bread or bruschetta. Buon Appetito!
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Updated from May 22, 2017.
Lucile Stachowiak says
Hi Rosemary: Just made some peppers for myself last week, did them on my gas grill, I love them, get some good bread make a sandwich and dip in the oil oil and garlic. I’ve been making them for years, so easy, will not buy the ones in the jars in the stores, no comparison. Thanks for your recipes.
Rosemary says
Thanks so much Lucile, and yes nothing like roasted peppers. Glad you enjoy the recipes. Take care.
Nicola says
Delicious
Anne says
Love this appetiser.
Dotty Molloy Petrocelli says
One of my favorite appetizers.
Dotty Molloy