Versatile Marinated Peppers

Be it pasta or a grilled steak, nothing tastes better than the deliciously marinated peppers. They are versatile to use and can be easily paired with any dish, and escalating the overall flavor just like that. They are extremely easy to make with no slicing or dicing requirements and make a vibrant contribution to the aesthetics of your main dish.

If you are looking to lose weight and burn calories, marinated peppers are just what you are looking for! They increase the metabolic rate. You can make marinated peppers a part of your serving of food through this easy recipe.

Health Benefits

Peppers are rich in vitamin C. Using marinated peppers with your meal can provide you with a substantial amount of Vitamin C that is a powerful antioxidant. Using peppers with an iron-rich meal can help you overcome your iron deficiency as pepper assists in iron absorption. Peppers are good for improving night vision and preventing anemia.

Ingredients

red bell pepper: 1

green bell pepper: 1

yellow bell pepper: 1

cloves of garlic, sliced: 1 1/2

tablespoon of balsamic vinegar: 1

cup of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 1/4

teaspoon of fresh basil, chopped: 1/2

teaspoon of fresh parsley, chopped: 1/2

salt to taste

How To Make Versatile Marinated Peppers

1. Set the oven on preheat to 450 degrees F or 200 degrees C.
2. Place the red, green and yellow bell pepper in the oven rack directly and let them roast for 15 minutes until the skin is well scorched. Turn the peppers if there is a need.
3. Take out from the oven and immediately place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the peppers cool down.
4. Using your hands, remove the skins from the peppers and rinse under cold water.
5. Slice the peppers into halves, remove the stem and seeds. Cut the peppers further into strips.
6. Place the peppers in a serving bowl and toss in garlic, vinegar, oil, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
7. Serve with the main dish.

Trivia

• Peppers are American native and have been in use for thousands of years.
• The culture of peppers was disseminated worldwide in the 15^th and 16^thcentury, after the Columbian Exchange.

November is celebrated as the National Pepper Month.