I make these peppers all the time in the summer. Everybody loves them. Even when I think I have made too many, there are usually no leftovers! Darn! I like serving them with marinated artichokes or zucchini, cheeses, Proscuitto and salami, slices of Italian bread or baguettes for a nice light meal on a hot day. The addition of orange peel makes the dish in my opinion. The peppers keep for a couple of days in the fridge. Yum, yum!
Make the Peppers:
3 red bell peppers
3 yellow or orange bell peppers (or a combination of both)
4 ½ Tbsp. EVO
1 ½ Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. orange peel strips, using a citrus peel zester is easier than cutting by hand
12 fresh basil leaves
Char the peppers (see below). Cut the peeled peppers into ¾” strips. Place in a serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except the basil. Add salt and pepper and let stand 1 hour or more. Tear or chop basil and mix into peppers. Serve at room temperature.
Helpful link to Charred/Roasted Peppers.
