country: Italy

story: Peperonata is a classic from Italy´s long list of antipasti. It also works perfectly as a side dish to
grilled meat.

Ingredients for 4 persons:

•  4 red peppers
•  4 yellow peppers
• a few basil leaves

directions:

• roast the peppers for 20 minutes on each side at 200°C
• put the peppers into plastic bags
• close the bags and let the peppers cool down
• peel the peppers and remove the seeds
•  put the peppers into a deep plate forming several layers
• generously sprinkle every layer with olive oil
• add salt and garlic to every layer
•  serve with basil and a final dash of olive oil

tips:

• serve with white bread or as a side dish
• if you like garlic, be generous with it