Mediterranean Roast Peppers

Karen Elizabeth's Note:

Simple and effective, with a crisp cheesy topping, ideal as a starter with french bread, or as a light lunch or supper with rice or couscous. From The Inspired Vegetarian

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 small red peppers , halved, cored and seeded
• 3 tablespoons capers , chopped
• 10 -12 black olives , pitted and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 2 -3 ounces mozzarella cheese , grated
• 1 -1 ½ ounce fresh white breadcrumbs
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F / gas 4, and butter a shallow ovenproof dish.
2. Place the peppers tightly together in the dish, and sprinkle over the chopped capers, black olives, garlic, mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
3. Pour over the wine and olive oil, and then sprinkle with the mint, parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, until the topping is crisp and golden-brown.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Absolutely great appetizer / first course or even a light, leisurely lunch. Small red peppers where not available only large ones so I doubled the filling to make up for the size difference. Liked the flavor the wine gave the red peppers. Made with out the mint as I forgot to buy it. Loved every bite of this wonderful yummy dish. Thanks so much for the post.

[Ravenseyes]

This was one of the hits of the night - the 4th of July will never be the same - Katzens' Onion & Mushroom soup, the simple salad with Linda Creole dressing, the Cajun Rice Salad and the Cajun Shrimp .....yummy night to remember...thanks for making it so easy Karen - made for veggie swap...the one thing I have to say about this recipe try it you will love it is awesome!!!

[FloridaNative]

DH just loved these peppers ~ I made this especially for him. A definite keeper ~ easy to put together and a nice presentation for a Mediterranean meal. Thanks Karen Elizabeth, made for POTLUCK TAG, March 2009.