Roasted Red Peppers With Basil Oil

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Ingredients

  • 4 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 12 cups olive oil
  • 3 cups basil leaves, plus

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  2. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a baking sheet and place the peppers, cut side up on the oil.
  3. Turn the peppers over, season them with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 20 minutes (it will likely smoke heavily!).
  4. Place the warm peppers in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
  5. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  6. For the basil oil, put the basil, 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and the garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
  7. Pulse 6 to 8 times until the basil is finely chopped.
  8. When the peppers are cool, remove and discard the skins.
  9. Slice the peppers and arrange them on a plate.
  10. Pour the basil oil over the peppers, and garnish with the basil leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 27.1g 10% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9832mg 100% DV
Potassium 434mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 168mg 13% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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