These roasted mini peppers are a quick and healthy side dish that you can use with almost any main dish. It’s easy and requires only 4 ingredients (including salt).
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What is the best temperature to roast peppers in the oven?
I’ve tried multiple temperatures and time settings for this recipe. Thus far, for the size of these mini peppers, I like to set my oven to 200ºC (400ºF). I bake each side for 10 minutes (20 minutes total).
You can use this ratio temperature/time to roast full-size bell pepper. Just add 5 more minutes per side (15 + 15= 30 minutes total)
Can you store the roasted peppers?
Yes, you can make them ahead of time and save them in a glass jar with lid for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. It’s important to cover the peppers with olive oil to preserve them and avoid dryness.
A great tip when storing veggies is that you can add some herbs — thyme, rosemary, oregano — to get soft aromatic pepper. They are just great to serve in a cheese table along with some garlic mozzarella balls.
What else can you make with roasted mini peppers?
Besides using them as a side dish, you can add them as a topping for almost any Mexican taco. I love them with my taco salad bowls for a touch of color.
Blending the roasted pepper with cream cheese will give you a smoky and flavorful pepper dip that you can use as a quick snack for guests.
If you want a healthier dip option, you can blend the peppers with tahini and some spices. You will get an incredible hummus.
Roasted mini peppers
Ingredients
- 8- 10 mini peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cover a baking tray with parchment paper
- Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove the core and the seeds.
- Place the mini peppers in the baking tray and cover with Italian seasoning, salt, and olive oil. Make sure that the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip the peppers and bake for 10 more minutes.
I’m Maria and I love cooking—and mostly EATING—food from all around the world. I’ve been sharing my abuela’s secret Latin-American recipes for the last 7 years with the world on this blog. I’ve been a full-time food blogger for many years and I’m always trying new delicious meals that don’t require a culinary degree or a Michelin-star chef. I also love traveling, cats, and knitting.