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Grilled Peppers

Grilled Peppers: Smoky, Simple Perfection for Your BBQ

Discover the smoky flavors of grilled peppers, a vibrant and easy BBQ side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 2-4 pieces Bell Peppers Choose fresh and firm peppers in any color for best flavor and texture.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzling this helps achieve that smoky char; avocado oil works great too.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Essential for enhancing the natural sweetness of the peppers.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground gives a burst of flavor; adjust to your spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Optional, adds Italian flair; thyme or Italian seasoning can be swapped.
  • 1 clove Garlic Optional, mincing this and adding post-grill amplifies flavor.

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Grilled Peppers
  1. Wash and dry the bell peppers thoroughly. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the halved peppers and coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano if desired.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Place the pepper halves skin-side down on the grill. Grill for approximately 5-7 minutes until char marks appear.
  5. Flip the peppers so the flesh side is down and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
  6. Transfer to a serving plate. Optionally, sprinkle minced garlic over the grilled peppers while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grilled peppers are perfect for summer BBQs and pair well with numerous dishes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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