Description
Colorful grilled bell peppers with burrata create a Mediterranean masterpiece that dances between smoky char and creamy richness. Crisp peppers nestled with luxurious cheese promise a sensory journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound baby bell peppers
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
Oils, Herbs, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (plus 3 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant vinaigrette by blending olive oil, honey, crushed pistachios, lemon juice, vinegar, finely chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a glass jar until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Heat grill or grill pan to high temperature, ensuring surface is scorching hot for optimal charring.
- Coat bell peppers with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, massaging seasoning evenly across surfaces.
- Position ciabatta slices on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Grill bread until golden and crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Simultaneously grill peppers, rotating occasionally to achieve uniform charring and tender texture, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer grilled peppers to serving plate, strategically positioning them for visual appeal.
- Generously drizzle prepared vinaigrette over peppers, allowing flavors to meld and penetrate.
- Delicately tear burrata and scatter across peppers, creating an elegant and rustic presentation.
- Allow dish to rest 5-10 minutes, enabling flavors to intensify and temperatures to slightly cool before serving alongside grilled bread.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by modifying chili flakes and chili powder to suit personal heat preferences.
- Use gluten-free bread for a celiac-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s crispy texture.
- Select ripe, firm bell peppers with smooth skin for optimal grilling and maximum flavor absorption.
- Create a vegan version by replacing burrata with cashew cheese or marinated tofu for protein-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg