Mediterranean Roasted Peppers in a Jar
Roasted bell peppers preserved Mediterranean-style in a blend of roasting juices, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, infused with parsley and garlic.
Ingredients
- 7 bell peppers large, all colours
- 3-4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
- 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- olive oil as needed
Instructions
- Grill Peppers:Set oven to 200°C (392°F) on grill setting. Place whole peppers on a baking tray. Grill, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered.
- Rest:Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover tightly. Let steam for about 15 minutes.
- Peel and Prepare:Once cool, peel off the charred skins. Remove the core and top. Cut into halves or strips if desired.
- Preserve Peppers:Add a bit of olive oil to the bottom of clean jars.Stack peppers in jars, layering by colour. For Mediterranean flavour: Add chopped garlic or whole cloves, and chopped parsley between a couple of layers. Mix roasting juices with half olive oil, half sunflower oil, and balsamic vinegar and pour over the peppers.
- Close jars tightly. Keep it in the fridge.
Notes
For a jar of 7 large grilled bell peppers, which serves about 6 people as a starter, the approximate calorie count per serving is around 57 calories.
The total calorie count for 7 peppers is approximately 345 calories when drained. This estimate assumes that a small amount of oil remains after draining. The actual calorie count may vary depending on the amount of oil mixed with the roasting juices and whether the oil is served with the peppers.
The total calorie count for 7 peppers is approximately 345 calories when drained. This estimate assumes that a small amount of oil remains after draining. The actual calorie count may vary depending on the amount of oil mixed with the roasting juices and whether the oil is served with the peppers.