Siclian Roasted & Baked Red Peppers

This Sicilian recipe for baked red peppers calls for day-old bread crumbs. We like doing it ourselves since we get a texture that's not too fine or too chunky.

• 6 red bell peppers, roasted
• 1/2 cup day-old bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped pignolia nuts
• 8 anchovies, rolled around capers
• 3 tablespoons finely minced parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Arrange red bell pepper slices close together in oiled, 8x11 inch baking pan. The peppers will be snug and can even overlap.

Mix together bread crumbs, pignolia nuts, anchovies, capers, and parsley. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix well. The mixture will be slightly dry.

Spread mixture on top of the peppers. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top.

Bake for about 15 minutes in preheated 350° F oven.

Can be served hot or cold.

Serves 4 - 6 as side dish.

Tip: When peeling the peppers, try to keep the slices large.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Annie Mansueto for Antoinette DeRobertis

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