Roasted red peppers
Sweet red bell peppers charred and peeled, sold jarred in oil or brine. A shortcut for the smoky-sweet flavor of homemade roasted peppers. Drain and pat dry before using in anything you don't want watered down.
Used for
- sandwiches
- dips
- pasta
- salads
In the kitchen
- Drain and pat dry.
- Chop or blend for dips.
- Layer whole on sandwiches.
Picking it at the store
- Jarred in oil tastes richer than jarred in brine. Check the label if flavor matters more than calories.
- Roast your own in a broiler or over a gas flame if you want a smokier flavor than the jarred version offers.
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