How to Roast Bell Pepper
Follow this quick and easy tutorial to make perfect roasted bell peppers anytime! This can easily be made oil free and is perfect to turn into purees, sauces, add to salads and sandwiches.
Equipment
- oven, airtight container, aluminum foil or parchment paper
Ingredients
- red bell peppers
- olive oil optional
Instructions
- Set your oven to broil and place the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Wash your bell peppers to remove any dirt and pesticides. Pat them dry with a towel to ensure the oil (if using) and heat is distributed evenly.
- Place whole peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Put in the oven and turn every 4-5 minutes to ensure even charring.
- Once the peppers are evenly charred, remove them from the oven. Immediately place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a tight lid for 10-15 minutes
- After the peppers have steamed and cooled enough to handle; pell off skin. Slice peppers from top to bottom and remove the seeds and the stem.
- Use immediately or store in air-tight containers like jars and refrigerate.
