Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

If you ever tried making your own Romesco Sauce at home, you may have used this technique already, unless you went for a store-bought jar. Roasting red peppers is a fairly easy process, that doesn’t require any specific cooking skills or material, and that tastes better than a store-bought jar.

Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

I’ve been using this technique for years, and it never fails me. It’s always a success in every way possible. So today, let’s take a break from regular recipes and level up your cooking skills by learning how to roast red peppers from scratch.

Homemade vs store-bought jar

  • Much cheaper than a store-bought jar of roasted red peppers
  • Simple method (no specific cooking skills required)
  • A delicious deep, rich and smoky flavor every time
  • A great component to your sandwiches, salads, dips, etc.
Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

How to roast bell peppers

  1. Position the bell peppers upright with the base against a cutting board (see picture 1).
  2. Slice downward, one side at a time, to create four slabs.
  3. Remove and discard seeds and any membranes still attached to the slabs.
  4. Place the pepper slabs on the baking sheet, cut side down (see picture 2).
  5. Roast at 450°F (230°C) for about 25 minutes. They’re ready when the tops are blistering and darkening.
  6. Scoop the peppers into a medium bowl, then cover the bowl with a plate to trap the steam. Set aside and let cool until bell pepper are comfortable to handle (don’t burn yourself).
  7. Peel and discard the blistered skin off of each pepper, using a small pairing knife.
Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.
Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.
Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.
Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

What are the uses for roasted red peppers?

You can use them as a main component to your veggie sandwiches, salads or salad bowls, or as a base for various sauces and dips. Here are a few ideas to consider:

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Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.
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Roasted Red Peppers

Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.
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  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup (250 ml) 1x
  • Category: How-to Guides
  • Diet: Vegan

Learn how to master the simple technique of roasted red peppers. With their rich, smoky flavor and soft texture, roasted red peppers are a great component to your sandwiches, dips, sauces, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 red bell peppers*

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Position the bell peppers upright with the base against a cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice downward, one side at a time, to create four slabs. Remove and discard seeds and any membranes still attached to the slabs.
  3. Place the pepper slabs on the baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are blistering and darkening, and the flesh is tender.
  4. Scoop the peppers into a medium bowl, then cover the bowl with a plate to trap the steam. Set aside and let cool until bell pepper are comfortable to handle, about 10-15 minutes. Then, using a small pairing knife, peel and discard the blistered skin off of each pepper. Use the roasted peppers as desired. Leftover roasted peppers will keep in a jar in the refrigerator, covered, for about 7 to 10 days.

Notes

* Depending on their size, 2 bell peppers yield about ¾ to 1 cup roasted red peppers. You can scale up this recipe, using more bell peppers if desired. Red, orange and yellow bell peppers work great.

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