Heart-Healthy Grilled Green Peppers
Experience vibrant flavors and wholesome nutrition with Heart-Healthy Grilled Green Peppers, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for conscious eaters. Featuring fresh green bell peppers brushed with a zesty marinade of heart-friendly olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, aromatic garlic, and earthy oregano, this dish is both simple and satisfying. Grilled to tender perfection in just 10 minutes, the peppers take on a lightly charred, smoky flavor, beautifully complemented by a fresh parsley garnish. Ideal as a nutritious side dish, snack, or even a plant-based main, these peppers are low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and packed with flavor. Serve them warm for a delicious dose of health with every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Green bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Wash the green peppers thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 3
Slice each green bell pepper lengthwise, then remove and discard the core and seeds.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic (from the cloves), dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Step 5
Brush the marinade mixture evenly on both sides of the pepper halves using a culinary brush.
Step 6
Place the pepper halves on the preheated grill, cut side down. Grill for about 4-5 minutes until grill marks appear.
Step 7
Turn the peppers over and continue grilling for another 4-5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the peppers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 9
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the grilled peppers for garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately while warm as a healthy side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (553.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 392.1 |
| Total Fat 29.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1207.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.1g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 80.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1015.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories