Heart-Healthy Grilled Bell Peppers
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, these Heart-Healthy Grilled Bell Peppers are the perfect side dish or appetizer for your next meal. Featuring a medley of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fresh produce enhanced by a savory mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Grilling the peppers over medium-high heat gives them irresistible char marks and a smoky depth of flavor, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 25 minutes and low in calories, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with antioxidants and heart-smart nutrients. Serve these bell peppers warm or at room temperature for a guilt-free, Mediterranean-inspired addition to your healthy eating routine.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Wash and dry the bell peppers. Cut each bell pepper in half and remove the seeds and membranes.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Brush the cut sides of the bell peppers with the olive oil and balsamic mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
Step 5
Place the bell peppers cut side down on the preheated grill. Close the lid and grill for about 6-8 minutes.
Step 6
Turn the peppers over and grill the skin side for another 6-7 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and have nice grill marks.
Step 7
Remove the peppers from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.
Step 8
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the grilled peppers.
Step 9
Serve the grilled bell peppers warm or at room temperature as a healthy side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (538.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 427.2 |
| Total Fat 29.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1195.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.6g | |
| Protein 5.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 61.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1100.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories