Melting Sweet Red Peppers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Capers

Name: Melting Sweet Red Peppers with Toasted Pine Nuts and Capers
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 medium red bell peppers, preferably organic; 2 teaspoons good-quality sherry wine vinegar, or more to taste; 12 salted capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained; 1 small garlic clove, sliced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen

By Paula Wolfert

Published 2003

About

Here's a simple, straightforward salad of red peppers with a from-the-grill smoky aroma, buttery texture, and sweet flavorful taste. This dish will improve greatly if allowed to mellow a few days in the refrigerator. Let return to room temperature, then serve on hot grilled bread.

Ingredients

4 medium red bell peppers, preferably organic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Char the red bell peppers over a flame or under a broiler as close to the heat as possible, turning frequently, until blackened all over, about 6 minutes. Place in a plastic bag to steam for at least io minutes. Massage the peppers (still inside the bag) to remove the skins. When the black parts are rubbed off, remove the peppers and wipe dry. Avoid rinsing under water;