Roasted Red Peppers With Basil Oil

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

2. 2

   Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a baking sheet and place the peppers, cut side up on the oil.

3. 3

   Turn the peppers over, season them with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 20 minutes (it will likely smoke heavily!).

4. 4

   Place the warm peppers in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.

5. 5

   Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   For the basil oil, put the basil, 1 1/2 cups olive oil, and the garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

7. 7

   Pulse 6 to 8 times until the basil is finely chopped.

8. 8

   When the peppers are cool, remove and discard the skins.

9. 9

   Slice the peppers and arrange them on a plate.

10. 10

    Pour the basil oil over the peppers, and garnish with the basil leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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