Marinated Bell Peppers

mydesigirl's Note:

I love roasted peppers! This one takes a bit of effort but it's worth it. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 yellow peppers
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil , chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley , chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 loaf Italian bread , sliced
• extra virgin olive oil , to drizzle

Directions:

1. Wash and dry peppers.
2. Roast whole peppers in oven at 450ºF for 10-15 minutes or until skin blisters and blackens.
3. Immediately transfer peppers to a holding pan, seal with plastic wrap and cool.
4. Remove skins and seeds from cooled peppers. Slice peppers into strips. Season peppers with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
5. Drizzle both sides of bread with extra virgin olive oil.
6. Grill bread on both sides.
7. Transfer peppers to serving plates.
8. Serve with grilled bread.