Sauteed Bell Pepper With Golden Raisins And Arugula Food

SAUTEED BELL PEPPER WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat oil in very large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add all peppers; sauté until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add raisins and fennel seeds. Continue to cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Add 8 cups arugula to peppers and stir until arugula begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to large platter; garnish with additional arugula and serve.

BELL PEPPER SAUTE

Steps:

• Remove seeds and ribs from peppers; cut lengthwise into strips and halve crosswise.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just tender, about 10 minutes.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH HARISSA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Arrange peppers on a broiler pan and broil peppers about 2 inches from heat, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blackened, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, then let stand 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel peppers, discarding stems and seeds, and quarter each lengthwise.
• While peppers are broiling, soak raisins in 1 cup hot water 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve. Whisk together lemon juice, harissa, and sea salt, then whisk in oil until combined well.
• Toss peppers with dressing and sprinkle with raisins and walnuts.
• *Available at Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).