Ingredients:

  • 3 large (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g) red bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 1 medium (approx. 6 oz / 170g) red onion, cut into quarters
  • 4 cloves (approx. 12g) garlic, peeled
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup (30g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp (1g) red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp (1g) dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Arrange the halved peppers (skin side up), onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the pepper skins are blistered and show mahogany colored charred spots.
  5. Transfer the hot peppers and onions into a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  6. Let them steam for 10 minutes. Note: This loosens the skin for easy peeling.
  7. Slip the charred skins off the peppers using your fingers.
  8. Place the steamed peppers, onions, and garlic into a blender.
  9. Add the remaining olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
  10. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth.