Peppers: Roast Your Own
Roasted peppers should be a staple of your kitchen cupboard.
They’re a great, healthy way to add instant zest to sandwiches
and salads, and they’re a good complement to meat and poultry.
If buying jarred roasted peppers is taking a toll on your
wallet, try roasting them at home — it takes minimal effort
and you’ll notice (and love!) the difference in their fresh
flavor.
To roast, simply coat each whole pepper with about a teaspoon
of olive oil (a pastry brush comes in handy for this) and roast
in the oven at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the
skin turns black. Take the peppers out of the oven and place
them in a paper bag for about 10 minutes to allow the steam
to loosen the skin. Then simply remove the skin, stem, and
seeds; slice; season with any herbs and spices you like
(fresh oregano, basil, and parsley work well); and add to
your dishes. It’s that easy!
From The Sonoma Diet