Capers Gratinated Peppers (Flavorful in 14 Minutes)
Sweet and meaty pepper strips made irresistible by a fragrant garlic and caper breading. A quick, flavorful side dish that unleashes the aromas of Mediterranean cuisine in under 15 minutes.
Capers Gratinated Peppers (Flavorful in 14 Minutes)
Sweet and meaty pepper strips made irresistible by a fragrant garlic and caper breading. A quick, flavorful side dish that unleashes the aromas of Mediterranean cuisine in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large fleshy bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 2.8 oz coarse breadcrumbs
- 0.7 oz desalted and minced capers
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, salt, and pepper
Instructions
Wash bell peppers, remove stem, seeds, and internal membranes. Cut into wide strips.
Combine breadcrumbs, capers, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and half of the olive oil in a small bowl to form the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange pepper strips in the cooking basket, concave side facing upward.
Fill each strip with the prepared breadcrumb mixture. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the filled strips.
Cook at 365°F for 14 minutes, or until peppers are softened and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"For an intensified savory profile, incorporate two finely chopped anchovy fillets into the breadcrumb mixture. Adjust salt content as necessary."