Grilled Cubanelle Peppers with Tomato Sauce
Description
Try this healthy and quick vegetarian dish with cubanelle peppers as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium heat (400 F).
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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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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.
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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. Peel tomatoes, cut into small cubes.
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In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, honey, basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes, until thick, stirring frequently.
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Serve topped with the tomato sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 213kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 313mg14%
- Potassium 987mg29%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 4g8%
- Vitamin C 87 mg
- Calcium 6 mg
- Iron 9 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Average cost of recipe per serving: $1.62
Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
Adapted from: cookinglsl.com