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How to Roast Peppers in the Oven

Easy instructions for how to roast peppers in the oven to make delicious roasted red peppers to use in salads, soups, sauces, and sandwiches.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 36 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 red bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Move your oven rack to the top position so it will be just below the upper heating element. Turn your own to Broil (Hi) and let preheat while you prepare your peppers.
  2. Start by preparing your peppers by cutting them in half lengthwise and then removing the stem, seeds, and ribs (the white portion inside the pepper). Pour the olive oil over the peppers and rub it over the outside and inside.
  3. Place the peppers on a baking sheet so that the skin faces up. Put the baking sheet on the top rack under the broiler and let the peppers broil for approximately 5 minutes or until the skin begins to blister and blacken. If needed you can shift the peppers around to help blacken as much of the skin as you can.
  4. When the skin of your peppers has blackened carefully remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl or airtight container together. Cover the bowl or container with a lid or a piece of aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Let the peppers sit for 30 minutes.
  5. Once your peppers have been sweating for at least 30 minutes and are cool enough to handle you can remove the skin. Use your fingers to gently peel off as much of the skin as you can. DO NOT run the pepper under water as you do this because it can wash away some of that nice charred flavor it got from roasting.
  6. Use immediately or store the roasted red peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 36kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1863IU (37%) Vitamin C 76mg (84%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36

% Daily Value*

Calories 36kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1863IU 37%
Vitamin C 76mg 84%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.