Sweet, colorful mini peppers are roasted with garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a dash of salt in pepper in these incredibly easy, healthy side dish that goes with almost any meal.
When it comes to healthy and delicious side dishes, it doesn’t get any easier than these Balsamic Roasted Mini Peppers. This recipe is so easy, you almost don’t need a recipe, but I’m sharing with you anyway–mostly for inspiration!
For some reason, I can never resist those bags of colorful mini peppers at the grocery store. I usually have no idea what I’ll do with them, but I always grab a bag. And that’s how this recipe came to be.
After several days, I realize I need to use those little peppers before I have to throw them out, and what could be easier than tossing them with some garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and roasting them to perfection.
This “accidental” side dish has now become a family favorite, and my go-to for preparing something quick and healthy that goes with almost any main dish I’m serving.
Even my picky kids love these peppers. I’m telling you, this simple recipe is a real winner!
I like to finish the peppers off with a sprinkling of fresh herbs before serving, if I have them handy. If not, no worries. They are delicious as is.
The sweetness of the peppers and the tang of the balsamic vinegar are a wonderful flavor combinations. Feel free to experiment with adding different herbs and spices to the mix.
And if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, try adding them to a salad or cutting them into strips and adding them to your favorite sandwich or burger. Or make them part of a healthy grain bowl.
The possibilities for these roasted peppers really are endless. Actually, this is a great way to use up all kinds of vegetables and extending their shelf-life just a little bit longer.
Once you’ve tried this fantastically easy, delicious recipe for Balsamic Roasted Mini Peppers you’ll want to pick up a bag of colorful mini peppers every time you go grocery shopping too!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Balsamic Roasted Mini Peppers
- Produce: sweet mini peppers, garlic, fresh herbs
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Balsamic Roasted Mini Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet mini peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the peppers in an even layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, then salt and pepper. Toss on the baking sheet with your hands or a large spatula.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, or until peppers are blistered and just beginning to char. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs before serving, if desired.
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