Roasted Red Peppers With Tonnato Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Red Peppers With Tonnato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup mayonnaise; 14 ounces italian tuna in olive oil, drained (2 cans); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (please, not the bottled stuff!); 4 teaspoons small capers, drained; 16 anchovies packed in oil, drained; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Light a grill or preheat the broiler.
2
Rub the peppers with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and grill until charred all over and softened, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
3
Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool; peel, quarter and seed the peppers.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the mayonnaise, tuna, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the capers and 8 of the anchovies; puree until the tonnato sauce is smooth.
5
Spread the tonnato sauce on a large platter and arrange the roasted peppers on top.
6
Garnish with the remaining 2 teaspoons of capers and 8 anchovies.
7
Season lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
8
Garnish with the parsley and serve with crusty bread.

4852

kcal

Calories

544

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large red bell peppers, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup mayonnaise, 14 ounces italian tuna in olive oil, drained (2 cans), and more.

Yes, Roasted Red Peppers With Tonnato Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Red Peppers With Tonnato Sauce

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