Gratinated Bell Peppers

Peperoni al Gratin

The gratinated bell peppers is a great side dish, healthy, simple to make and perfect if accompanied with slices of whole grain bread. This is my mother's recipe. I think it is the best one!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: about  50 minutes
Class: economy-healthy

Serves  3-4

Ingredients:
6 large red and yellow bell peppers

2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

6–7 black olives

3 tbsp. capers, well rinsed

1 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt, about ½ tsp.
3 tbsp.  extra virgin olive oil

3-4 tbsp. bread crumbs

Method:

1.     Preheat broiler to high and place the peppers below the broiler, turning them often until blackened all over. Remove from the oven, put the peppers in a glass bowl and immediately cover it with aluminum foil. Set aside until the peppers are cool enough to handle.

2.     Peel the peppers, remove the stems and seeds, then tear into strips and place in a bowl. Add the garlic, olives, capers, oregano, salt and oil, and gently mix all together. Then, add the bread crumbs and mix again. At this point, taste the peppers and add more salt if needed.

3.     Again preheat the oven to 390° F (200° C).

4.     Arrange the peppers and all the ingredients on a baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the surface browns a little.

5.     Allow to cool before serving.