Grandma never rushed this dish. Just peppers, garlic, and olive oil, roasted slow until everything melts into itself. The skins blister, the flavors deepen, and suddenly, a humble paprika becomes the highlight of the table. Spoon it over bread, eat it with a fork, or just straight from the pan.
Ingredients
🫑 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors)
🧄 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt to taste
🌿 Optional: chopped parsley or basil
🍋 Optional: splash of lemon juice or vinegar
Preparation
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
2️⃣ Place whole 🫑 peppers on a baking tray and roast ~30 min, turning occasionally, until skin is charred.
3️⃣ Remove and cover with a bowl or wrap in foil to steam (10 min).
4️⃣ Peel off skin, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
5️⃣ In a pan, heat 🫒 oil, add 🧄 garlic, and sauté lightly.
6️⃣ Add pepper strips and gently heat. Season with 🧂 and 🌿 herbs.
7️⃣ Serve warm or at room temperature. Add 🍋 if desired.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 30 min
⏳ Steam: 10 min
🕒 Total: 50 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 140 kcal
💪 Protein: 2 g
🧈 Fat: 10 g (1.5 g saturated)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 11 g
🧂 Sodium: 200 mg
Advice
Make a big batch – they keep for days in the fridge and get better every time you open the jar.
Status
Soft, sweet roasted peppers in garlic olive oil.
🫑 Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.
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