This recipe for roasted peppers with pine nuts and parsley is a flavorful and vibrant dish that will impress your guests. The combination of sweet roasted peppers, crunchy pine nuts, and fresh parsley creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It's a great side dish or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Place the peppers on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and parsley.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the pepper halves, pressing it into the peppers.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Interesting Facts
Roasting peppers intensifies their flavor and adds a smoky sweetness to the dish.
Pine nuts are actually seeds, not nuts, and they add a rich, buttery flavor to the peppers.
Parsley is a versatile herb that adds a fresh, bright flavor to the dish.