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Easy Roasted Peppers Recipe: Healthy & Low Calorie Side Dish
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Easy Roasted Peppers Recipe: Healthy & Low Calorie Side Dish
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Easy Roasted Peppers Recipe: Healthy & Low Calorie Side Dish

Learn how to make delicious, low-calorie roasted bell peppers, perfect as a healthy side dish or snack. This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and is great for fitness and diet-conscious meals. Follow these easy steps to prepare flavorful roasted peppers with garlic and lemon.
#Healthy
#Low Calorie
#Vegetarian
#Side Dish
#Roasted Vegetables
#Easy Recipe
#Fitness Food
#Diet Friendly
Bell peppers roasting in the oven
Bell peppers roasting in the oven

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean / Israeli
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
50
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Roasted peppers steaming in a bag
Roasted peppers steaming in a bag

Ingredients

  • Red or Orange Bell Peppers
    (For roasting)

    6 medium-sized
  • Garlic
    (Minced or finely sliced)

    4 cloves
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  • Salt
    (Sea salt or kosher salt)

    To taste
  • Black Pepper
    (Freshly ground)

    To taste
  • Lemon Juice
    (Freshly squeezed)

    1 tablespoons
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Peeled and sliced roasted peppers
Peeled and sliced roasted peppers

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash the bell peppers thoroughly and place them whole on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash the bell peppers thoroughly and place them whole on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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    Choose firm, brightly colored peppers for the best flavor and texture.
  • 2

    Roast the peppers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them occasionally, until their skins are charred and blistered, and the peppers are soft.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Roast the peppers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them occasionally, until their skins are charred and blistered, and the peppers are soft.
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    The charring of the skin is essential as it helps immensely with easy peeling later.
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  • 3

    Immediately after removing from the oven, transfer the hot roasted peppers to a sealed plastic bag or a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam for 10-15 minutes.
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    Immediately after removing from the oven, transfer the hot roasted peppers to a sealed plastic bag or a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam for 10-15 minutes.
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    This steaming step significantly loosens the skin, making peeling much quicker and easier.
  • 4

    Once cooled enough to handle, remove the peppers from the bag. Peel off the charred skin, remove the stems and seeds. Slice the peeled peppers into desired strips.
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    Once cooled enough to handle, remove the peppers from the bag. Peel off the charred skin, remove the stems and seeds. Slice the peeled peppers into desired strips.
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    You can gently rinse peppers under cold water if peeling is particularly stubborn, but avoid excessive rinsing to preserve flavor.
  • 5

    Place the sliced roasted peppers in a serving bowl. Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste. Mix gently to combine all the flavors.
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    Place the sliced roasted peppers in a serving bowl. Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste. Mix gently to combine all the flavors.
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    Adjust the seasoning to your personal preference. For a slightly richer taste, a tiny drizzle of olive oil can be added if not strictly adhering to zero calories.
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