GRILLED PEPPERS WITH HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
GRILLED PEPPERS WITH HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 Cubanelle peppers , washed
- 4 extra large ripe tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves , pressed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- Alternatively use store bought tomato sauce of pasta sauce (around 2 cups)
Instructions
FOR THE PEPPERS:
- Oven roasting Method: Place whole peppers on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper and roast until softened and slightly charred. It takes around 20 minutes at 400 F (200 C). Turn the peppers at least once.
- Grilling method: Preheat gas grill to medium heat (400 F). Clean grates.
- Grill peppers for 3-4 minutes per side (or longer, if needed), until charred on all sides, but not burned.
- Place in a bowl with lid, or if you don't have a lid, cover with plastic wrap. Let peppers cool to room temperature. Peel peppers.
FOR THE SAUCE:
- To peel the tomatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Make a small cross cut ( 1/4 in x 1/4 in) at the bottom of each tomato. Drop tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, until skins start to wrinkle.
- Place tomatoes in a bowl with cold water for a few minutes, until cool enough to handle.
- Peel tomatoes, cut into small cubes.
- In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, sugar, basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes, until thick, stirring frequently. Taste sauce and add more seasoning, if needed.
- Season peppers with salt. Serve topped with the tomato sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 38.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
