Roasted bell peppers

Instructions

1. Blanch the tomatoes for a few minutes,in hot water ,peel the skin off once cooled,cut in half,remove the seeds and set aside.
2. Grease the roasting tray with a bit of any veg oil Place the halved bell peppers on the tray
3. Slice the garlic into thin slivers and add a few slivers into the cavity of each bell pepper half
4. Place a half of the blanched tomato in each half of the bell peppers Add a good pinch of salt in each,along with some freshly cracked pepper Add the basil leaves on top of the tomatoes
5. Drizzle each pepper with EVOO
6. Add some whole unpeeled garlic pods for flavour-scatter them around Add a final sprinkling of salt,as the peppers need some seasoning on the outer side too
7. Roast in a moderate oven for 45mts-an hour until the peppers are roasted and the edges curl !
8. Serve hot/warm with some crusty bread...or as an accompaniment to any main course.

• Servings : 3
• Ready in : 25 Minutes
• Course : Appetizer
• Recipe Type : PLT Quick Veggie Sides
• Ingredient : Almonds