Roasted Peppers In Oil With Garlic Food

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OIL WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat grill or Heat oven 375 degrees. Note: this can also be done on a gas grill.
• Peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulb. Cut about ¼-inch off the top of the garlic head, exposing the individual cloves of garlic.
• Drizzle garlic head with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and wrap in tin foil.
• Roast garlic in preheated oven or grill for 40 minutes or until soft.
• About halfway into the garlic roasting time, start roasting the peppers. Using a gas burner, heated grill or under a broiler, allow the bell peppers to char (blacken) on all sides. As one side blackens use tongs to rotate the pepper to char all sides fully.
• Remove charred peppers from oven or grill and place in a plastic bag (sealed) OR a mixing bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes.
• Peel the charred skin off the pepper. TIP: using a dining knife, running under water and massaging can help remove stubborn skin. NOTE: if desired some of the charred skin can be left for looks and/or flavor.
• Cut peppers in half, remove the seeds and stems, then slice into strips.
• Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skin and toss with roasted pepper strips.
• Layer peppers and garlic into glass jar. Pour olive oil into jar until the peppers are submerged and covered.
• Tightly cover jar with lid and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OIL RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• To bake, preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• If broiling, preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Follow the same directions as for baking, checking often as the direct heat will char the peppers more quickly.
• If grilling, set the heat to medium-high and oil the grates. Place the peppers directly on greased grates and cook, rotating the peppers to char evenly. Grilling the peppers can take from 10 to 15 min. (Grilling the peppers can speed up the process so you need to watch the peppers at all times to avoid over-charring the skins and potentially tearing of the pepper meat due to the heat. This will cause the vegetables' liquid to gush out, and the grill's flame to catch a spark.)

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OIL (PEPERONI ARROSTITI SOTTO OLIO)

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Reduce grill heat to medium.
• Grill whole peppers until charred on all sides, turning about every 5 minutes. Place charred peppers in a plastic food storage bag and tie shut. Allow peppers to cool in bag.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a 1-pint glass jar (or larger, depending on size of peppers).
• Remove cooled peppers from bag and scrape off charred skins. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and stems. Slice peppers into long strips and place in oil mixture. Mix well, assuring peppers are covered in oil. Serve, storing leftover peppers in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Place the garlic on aluminum foil, coat with the olive oil and wrap tightly.
• Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the garlic cloves and place garlic in a blender.
• Add the roasted red peppers and lemon juice and puree.
• Add the cumin, cilantro, cream cheese, sour cream and blend until well mixed.
• Add the salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

PEPPERS PACKED IN OIL

Steps:

• Start by cutting the peppers into 1 inch strips and pat them dry with a towel. Place the pepper strips in a colander, sprinkle them with coarse salt, and place the colander over a bowl. Allow the peppers to drain overnight.
• Using a towel, wipe the salt from the peppers, and set aside.
• Sterilize four 8 oz. jars and their lids by boiling them in a large pot of water for about 15 minutes. Using tongs, remove the jars and lids from the water, and set them on a dry surface.
• In each jar, place 3 peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic, 1 sprig of basil, and 1 sprig of oregano or marjoram. Evenly divide the pepper strips among the jars and completely cover with olive oil. Wipe clean the rims of the jars and seal with their lids. Label and date the jars.
• Keep in a cool place or in the refrigerator for several months.
• Serve as part of an antipasto platter, add to salads or sandwiches, and the oil can also be used to flavor dressings or drizzle on bread.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Quarter bell peppers lengthwise and discard stems, seeds, and ribs. Arrange peppers, skin sides up, on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 2 inches from heat until skins are blistered, 8 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, lay whole peppers on their sides on racks of burners of a gas stove and turn flames on high. Char peppers, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes.)
• Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Peel peppers and cut each quarter lengthwise into 2 or 3 strips. Thinly slice garlic and in a bowl toss with peppers, oil, and salt to taste. Marinate peppers, covered and chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss peppers with 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Transfer peppers to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast peppers until partially charred, turning every 10 minutes, about 50 minutes.
• Transfer peppers to reserved bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cool 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers over bowl. Tear each pepper lengthwise into 6 strips. Transfer pepper strips to heavy large skillet. Strain liquid from bowl into skillet. Add garlic, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to skillet. Simmer over medium heat until liquid becomes syrupy, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
• Transfer pepper mixture to platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.