Servings: 4
GRILLED PEPPERS WITH HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
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10
Cubanelle peppers
— , washed
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4
extra large ripe tomatoes
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3
garlic cloves
— , pressed
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1
tsp
salt
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1
tsp
sugar or honey
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2
tbsp
olive oil
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1/2
tsp
basil
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1/4
tsp
oregano
FOR THE PEPPERS:
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Preheat gas grill to medium heat (400 F). Clean grates.
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Grill peppers for 3-4 minutes per side (or longer, if needed), until charred on all sides, but not burned.
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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:
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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.
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Place tomatoes in a bowl with cold water for a few minutes, until cool enough to handle.
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Peel tomatoes, cut into small cubes.
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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.
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Season peppers with salt. Serve topped with the tomato sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
bulgarian
Nutrition Information
Calories: 99, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 591mg, Potassium: 364mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 1g, Vitamin A: 1110%, Vitamin C: 38.2%, Calcium: 20%, Iron: 0.5%