Slow Oven Roasted Peppers

Oven roasting is a good option when it's too cold to pull out the grill. While you can certainly can or freeze peppers to preserve them, I say to roast them! Roasting them first is an easy method that gives you an improved flavor profile over freezing or canning them without altering their texture. Learn how to make oven roasted peppers and extend their flavor!

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• Why this roasted peppers recipe works
• Pick your Pepper for Roasting
• Ingredients
• Easy Method to Roast Peppers
• How to use your roasted vegetables
• How to store roasted peppers
• FAQ
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

So if you want to add a roasted pepper flavor to your recipes year-round, this is a great option!

Why this roasted peppers recipe works

The roasting process does many things to Serrano peppers. First, it softens their texture, making it easier to slice them thinly or dice them in recipes. It infuses them with a flavor that comes from applying heat directly to the pepper rather than cooking it in a liquid or steam environment.

Perhaps most importantly, it reduces some of their capsaicin content—the compound that gives peppers their heat—which means they will be more palatable to people who love the flavor but can't handle too much heat on their tongue.

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Pick your Pepper for Roasting

Ingredients

• Serrano peppers
• Oil or cooking spray

Easy Method to Roast Peppers

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the stem of each pepper. First, make sure they're thoroughly cleaned inside and out. Then lay them down on a sheet tray lined with aluminum foil.

Roast them for 10 minutes, then flip them over and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Once they're done cooking, let them sit for about 30 minutes—they'll be hot!

Once they've cooled off, it's time to get hands-on! At this point, you can safely handle them without burning yourself, peel off the skin, and remove any remaining seeds and stems from the inside.

You'll be left with delicious roasted Serrano peppers that are ready to eat or to use in your favorite recipe.

How to use your roasted vegetables

Roasted peppers are a versatile side dish that can go with anything from burgers to enchiladas. Here are some ways to use your them: 

Add them to your party platter

I love serving oven-roasted Serrano on a cheese board or charcuterie plate. They're an unexpected addition that looks and tastes beautiful!

Whip up a sauce

Make a quick chimichurri sauce with oven-roasted Serranos, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil! Add everything to a food processor and pulse blend until it reaches the desired consistency.

Blend them into your guacamole

Blending oven-roasted Serrano into guacamole is a great way to add flavor. You can even add the seeds if you want an extra spicy hit! It's so tasty that we guarantee you'll never go back to plain ol' guac again. Pair this with a Mezcal Paloma or a Grapefruit Mimosa and call it a party!

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How to store roasted peppers

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