Roasted Peppers and Pepperoni
Sweet roasted bell peppers and crispy pepperoni with garlic and fresh basil – a simple, flavorful dish that works as a main or a side.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 2 large yellow bell peppers
- 4 oz pepperoni
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the 2 red and 2 yellow bell peppers into 1-inch wide strips, discarding seeds and stems.
- 2
On a large baking sheet, toss the pepper strips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the peppers in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the edges begin to char.
- 4
While the peppers roast, slice the 4 oz pepperoni into thin rounds. After 20 minutes, scatter the pepperoni over the peppers.
- 5
Return the sheet to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, until the pepperoni is crispy and the peppers are fully caramelized.
- 6
Remove from the oven and toss with 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
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