Easy Italian Roasted Peppers (in the oven)
Learn how to make the best Italian Roasted Peppers right in your oven! With just a few simple ingredients, these sweet and tender peppers add amazing flavor to sandwiches, salads, antipasto platters, or as a colorful side dish. This guide will show you exactly how to roast, peel, and store them with no fuss.
Servings: 12
Calories: 52kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers I used red
- 4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil more to your taste
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt more to your taste
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220ºC). Line a baking sheet with nonstick parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Roast the Peppers
- Wash the peppers and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. No oil needed at this stage.
- Roast for 20 minutes, until the skins start to blister and loosen.
Turn and Continue Roasting
- Using tongs, carefully turn the peppers so they roast evenly on all sides. Return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes.
- You’ll know they’re ready when the skins are at least 50% blackened, loose, and wrinkled, and the peppers have started to collapse. The aroma will be irresistible!
Steam and Cool
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cover the peppers with parchment paper or a heat-safe oven bag. Let them steam and cool slightly—this step makes peeling a breeze.
Peel and Seed
- Once cool enough to handle, gently peel away the blackened skins with your fingers. Cut each pepper lengthwise, remove the stalks and scrape out any remaining seeds.
Slice and Marinate
- Slice the peeled peppers into long strips and place them in a bowl or a serving platter. Add the sliced garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Gently toss to combine.
Let the Flavors Mingle
- Allow the peppers to marinate at room temperature for 30–60 minutes before serving. They’re delicious warm or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1242IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg