Marinated Red Peppers With Cumin Recipes

MARINATED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix distilled white vinegar, white sugar, vegetable oil and water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in salt, garlic and anchovy filets.
• Place red bell peppers in a large bowl. Cover with the vinegar mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

MARINATED ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Lay peppers on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flames on moderately high. Roast, turning frequently with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. (Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, turning frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Transfer to a bowl, then cover, and let steam 10 minutes. Alternatively, place peppers in resealable plastic bags to steam. Peel peppers and discard stems and seeds. Cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips.
• In a bowl, place cleaned peppers. Douse with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, to taste.

MARINATED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Put the peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast until the skins are charred in spots and the peppers are tender, 20 to 30 minutes (the Italian peppers may be done before the bell peppers). Remove the peppers to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let the peppers steam so the skins loosen, at least 20 minutes.
• Carefully peel the skins off the peppers, scraping away any stuck bits using a paring knife. Lay the peppers flat on a cutting board and tear them open like a book; remove the stems and scrape away the seeds, then tear the peppers into long strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Transfer the strips to a medium bowl.
• Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic and a big pinch of salt to the peppers; toss. Transfer to a small jar and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week.

MARINATED ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Lay peppers on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flames on moderately high. Roast, turning frequently with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. (Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, turning frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Transfer to a bowl, then cover and let steam 10 minutes. Peel peppers and discard stems and seeds. Cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients in a bowl and add peppers, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, at least 1 hour.

MARINATED RED PEPPERS WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine oil, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Let stand 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
• Broil the peppers on a baking sheet lined with foil. Turn the peppers periodically until all sides are blackened. Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap (or place the peppers inside a paper bag). Let steam 15 minutes or so. Skins should slip off easily. Remove seeds. Slice peppers lengthwise.
• Combine oil marinade and peppers in a glass bowl or jar. Let peppers absorb flavors for 1 hour or for a couple days in refrigerator.
• Serve as part of an antipasto plate or with goat cheese and sliced baguette.