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Easy Roasted Peppers

This recipe for roasted peppers is so easy! Choose any color bell pepper you like, or use a variety of colors for a beautiful presentation to be used in any recipe. After the peppers are roasted, you can add an oil and balsamic dressing or fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 1563 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Pan Ensures even roasting and prevents liquid spillover
  • 1 Heatproof Bowl
  • 1 Plastic Wrap or Clean Tea Towel For steaming the peppers to facilitate peeling

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 6 medium red bell peppers

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the skin blisters and turns black, 30 to 40 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Remove from the oven and transfer peppers to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let sit until cool enough to handle and skins peel away easily, 20 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Peel and discard skins. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Achieving an even char on the pepper skins is crucial for flavor and ease of peeling. Resist the urge to turn them during roasting. Immediately covering the hot peppers to steam them is key; this traps moisture, making the skins slide off effortlessly. For enhanced flavor, after peeling, toss the warm peppers with a good quality extra virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, a minced garlic clove, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley. A variety of bell pepper colors not only adds visual appeal but can also introduce subtle flavor differences. Consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika before roasting for a deeper, more complex aroma.