Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram
45 min.
8
112kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that's as vibrant as it is flavorful, look no further than Roasted Mixed Peppers with Capers and Marjoram. This delightful side dish showcases a colorful medley of Anaheim chiles and bell peppers, lovingly charred to perfection, allowing their natural sweetness to shine through. The roasting process not only enhances their flavor but also imbues them with a smoky richness that’s irresistible.

Infused with fresh garlic, tangy capers, and aromatic marjoram, each bite offers a delicious balance of savory and slightly tart notes. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply seeking a healthy option, this dish checks all the boxes—it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and boasts a remarkable health score of 67.

Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, these roasted peppers make an exquisite side, but don’t stop there! They can also serve as a stunning topping for sandwiches or burgers, or be enjoyed alongside crostini and creamy goat cheese for a refined appetizer. With 45 minutes of preparation, you can create a dish that will impress guests and enhance any meal. So gather your ingredients and get ready to delight your taste buds with this deliciously healthy treat!

Ingredients

  • large anaheim chiles fresh
  • tablespoons capers drained
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoons marjoram plus leaves fresh chopped for garnish
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • large orange bell peppers yellow
  • large bell peppers red
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Char bell peppers and chiles over gas flameor in broiler until blackened on all sides.
  2. Place in large bowl; cover tightly withplastic wrap and cool. Peel, seed, and stempeppers and chiles.
  3. Cut bell peppers into1-inch-wide strips.
  4. Cut chiles into 1/2-inch-widestrips.
  5. Place pepper and chile stripsin medium bowl.
  6. Add olive oil, capers,chopped marjoram, garlic, and vinegar tobowl and toss to incorporate evenly. Seasonpepper and chile mixture to taste with saltand pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 daysahead. Cover and chill.
  7. Sprinkle marjoramleaves over and serve.
  8. * Also known as California chiles; available in the produce section of manysupermarkets and at Latin markets.
  9. This side dish wouldalso make a delicious sandwich or burgertopping—or coarsely chop the roastedpeppers and chiles and serve with goatcheese and crostini.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein5.8%
Fat54%
Carbs40.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.75
Glycemic Load
2.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.310869452746%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
1.01mg
Kaempferol
3.98mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
5.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:112.21kcal
5.61%
Fat:7.28g
11.19%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.48%
Carbohydrates:12.19g
4.06%
Net Carbohydrates:7.69g
2.8%
Sugar:7.84g
8.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:183.56mg
7.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.76g
3.52%
Vitamin C:214.32mg
259.78%
Vitamin A:5181.17IU
103.62%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.38%
Vitamin E:3.59mg
23.96%
Vitamin K:21.05µg
20.05%
Folate:76.91µg
19.23%
Fiber:4.5g
17.99%
Potassium:353.82mg
10.11%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.01%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.52%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.18%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.07%
Magnesium:21.18mg
5.3%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.27%
Iron:0.85mg
4.7%
Phosphorus:44.53mg
4.45%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.89%
Copper:0.04mg
2.11%
Calcium:14.91mg
1.49%
Source:Epicurious