Easy Pan Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers. These vibrant, sweet, and slightly smoky peppers are a joy to prepare and a delight to eat. Let’s dive into how you can bring this colorful treat to your table!
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
How Many Servings?
4-6 servings
Welcome to a vibrant burst of flavor with our family’s favorite snack – the Easy Pan Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers. Made with simple ingredients, this delightful dish highlights the innate charm of these colorful mini sweet peppers, presenting them in a whole new light.
Cooked until they reach a perfect state of softness, these peppers subtly release a mild, enticing aroma that fills our kitchen with warmth. A sprinkle of lemon zest, dry thyme, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil and crushed pepper enhances their natural sweetness. The final touch of balsamic vinegar, blistered in a cast-iron pan, imparts a lightly charred, smoky flavor that perfectly counters their inherent sweetness.
I love to savor these peppers at home just as they are – tender, juicy, and flavorful. But every family has their preferences, and my husband, for instance, enjoys them raw, appreciating their crisp freshness. And the best part! These mini sweet peppers are just as delicious, served hot or cold, allowing us to enjoy them as we like.
Ingredients for Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
- Mini Peppers: The star of the dish, mini peppers, bring a natural sweetness and vibrant color palette, creating a visually appealing and flavorful foundation.
- Lemon Zest: Grated lemon zest adds a zesty and citrusy kick, enhancing the freshness and brightening the flavor profile of the roasted sweet peppers.
- Olive Oil: Acting as a luscious binder, olive oil infuses the peppers with a rich and smooth texture, ensuring each bite is coated in Mediterranean goodness.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Balancing the sweetness of the peppers, balsamic vinegar introduces a subtle tang, elevating the depth of flavor in the dish.
- Crushed Pepper: For those seeking a hint of heat, crushed pepper provides a gentle kick, adding a spiciness to complement the sweet peppers.
- Dry Thyme and Oregano: A Mediterranean duo, dry thyme and oregano contribute earthy and herby notes, creating a savory and aromatic blend that enhances the overall profile.
- Salt and Black Pepper: The classic combination of salt and black pepper serves to season and elevate the flavors, ensuring a well-balanced and delightful taste.
These roasted mini sweet peppers promise a symphony of Mediterranean flavors, offering a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Why Use a Cast-Iron Pan?
A cast-iron pan is our go-to choice when achieving that desired blistered finish on our mini sweet peppers. Why, you ask? It’s simple – these traditional pans are unrivaled in reaching and maintaining high temperatures. Cast-iron pans aren’t just about the heat, though. Their real magic lies in their heat distribution – impressively even, ensuring every pepper gets the right amount of attention. This characteristic makes them ideal for charring our peppers perfectly, imbuing them with a delightful smoky note that’s simply irresistible.
So, for the love of that coveted charred flavor, we swear by our trusty cast-iron pan. Once you’ve tried it, we’re sure you will, too!
Serving Suggestions for Pan-Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
Our Pan Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers are versatile enough to find a place alongside various dishes. Pair these roasted mini sweet peppers with succulent grilled lamb chops or perfectly cooked kofta kebabs. Their charred sweetness offers a perfect counterpoint to the rich, savory meat. Alternatively, serve them with a juicy baked chicken breast for a balanced and healthy dinner. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly delicious.
And that’s not all – these little flavor bombs shine next to rice dishes. Try them alongside rice vermicelli or Greek lemon rice for a satisfying meal with different textures.
Looking for a lighter option? Dip these pan-roasted peppers in creamy hummus for a quick, nutritious snack. Or, if you’re in the mood for a hearty bowl, top off your favorite chicken bowl with these smoky delights.
Preparation
Use a cast iron and place it over medium-high heat. Heat the olive oil and toast the crushed black pepper.
Toss them around for about 5 minutes.
Add the water, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Let it cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
Serve hot or cold! Enjoy!
These mini peppers are perfectly cooked in a cast-iron pan with aromatic herbs and seasonings. The final touch of balsamic vinegar and lemon zest adds an irresistible depth of flavor. This recipe will serve 4-6 people, perfect for sharing with your loved ones.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
How Many Servings?
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
| 1 lb. mini peppers ( about 12 peppers ) | |
| 1 lemon zest | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar | |
| 1 teaspoon crushed pepper | |
| 1 teaspoon dry thyme | |
| 1 teaspoon dry oregano | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 teaspoon black pepper | |
| ¼ cup water |
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Nutrition Information
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