Grilled Cubanelle Peppers with Tomato Sauce

Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Method: Boil, Grill, Stove Top
Cuisine: American
Courses: Dinner, Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Try this healthy and quick vegetarian dish with cubanelle peppers as an appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients
  • 10 Cubanelle Peppers (washed)
  • 4 Tomatoes (large, ripe)
  • 3 clove Garlic (pressed)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium heat (400 F).

  2. 2

    Grill peppers for 3-4 minutes per side (or longer, if needed), until charred on all sides, but not burned.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. For the sauce:
  5. 4

    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.

  6. 5

    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.

  7. 6

    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.

  8. 7

    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

Keywords: Cubanelle Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, Honey, Basil
Read it online: https://livehealthycooks.com/recipe/grilled-cubanelle-peppers-with-tomato-sauce/