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Grilled Bell Peppers

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins1hour hr 20minutes minshouminut

Total Time: 25minutes 

Grilled bell peppers are relatively basic but transform into something impressive with a delicious balsamic marinade. Rather than marinating before grilling, this recipe turns the process on its head with a reverse marinade. First, the peppers are lightly brushed with oil and seasoned. Next, they head to the pellet grill before spending some time in the marinade.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Peppers

  • 8 large bell peppers, any color
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Marinade

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Z Grills 7002C2E Wood Pellet Grill
  • Z Grills OAK Wood Pellets
  • Large bowls
  • Tongs

Instructions

                                                                      • Step 1: Quarter the bell peppers or cut them into large strips.
                                                                        • Step 2: Add the bell peppers to a bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
                                                                        • Step 3: Preheat your Z-Grill (preferably with branded oak or applewood pellets) or other wood pellet grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
                                                                        • Step 4: Transfer the quartered bell peppers to the grates skin side down, close the lid, and grill for 10 minutes or until the peppers are soft with grill marks.
                                                                        • Step 5: Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
                                                                        • Step 6: Remove the bell peppers from the grill and transfer them to the bowl. Toss to coat, then leave them to sit for 10 minutes.
                                                                        • Step 7: Serve.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Peppers

  • 8 large bell peppers, any color
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Marinade

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Z Grills 7002C2E Wood Pellet Grill
  • Z Grills OAK Wood Pellets
  • Large bowls
  • Tongs