Paleo Grilled Red Peppers

Elevate your summer grilling game with these mouthwatering Paleo Grilled Red Peppers, a quick and healthy side dish that bursts with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This recipe showcases the natural sweetness of red bell peppers, enhanced with a simple yet flavorful seasoning of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Grilled to tender perfection with gorgeous char marks, these peppers are topped with fresh, aromatic basil for a refreshing herbal finish. Not only is this dish Paleo-friendly, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in just 22 minutes, making it the perfect addition to any barbecue or weeknight meal. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a versatile side packed with nutrients and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 whole red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 teaspoons sea salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
0.25 cups fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Wash and dry the red bell peppers.

Step 3

Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and cores.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 5

Add the pepper halves to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

Step 6

Place the pepper halves cut side down on the preheated grill.

Step 7

Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the peppers are tender and have nice grill marks.

Step 8

Remove the peppers from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 9

Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the grilled peppers for added flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious Paleo-friendly side dish.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(512.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	408.2

Total Fat 29.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1180.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 39.7mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1040.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 29.4%