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Roasted Bell Peppers

Red, yellow, and green roasted peppers on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the bell peppers. Modify this recipe by trying other seasonings, such as oregano or dried basil.

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppeer

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. Wash bell peppers and remove tops and seeds. Cut peppers in half and rub with vegetable oil.
  4. Place cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roast until peppers are tender and blistered in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Notes

No Italian seasoning? Use 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 55
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 12 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 198 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 55
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 12 mg
Potassium 198 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 23 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 86 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 19 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
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