Confetti Bell Peppers

This is from my 365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian cookbook. Posting for ZWT3. “This cumin-accented pepper salad is a Moroccan classic. For a more festive appearance, use a combination of red, yellow and green peppers.”

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  large bell peppers
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. Set peppers on a baking sheet. Broil as close to the heat as possible, turning, until skins blister evenly, 6-8 minutes.
2. Transfer peppers to a bag and seal. Let steam for 10 minutes.
3. When cool enough to handle, peel and seed peppers under running water. Set in a colander to drain.
4. Finely dice peppers and place in a serving bowl. Mix with olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Serve chilled.