Description
Smoky, sweet grilled bell peppers get a quick garlicky vinaigrette “marinade,” then are topped with creamy burrata and crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs. Perfect as an easy appetizer or summery side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any colors)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray (or olive oil for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Sourdough Breadcrumbs
- 3 slices sourdough bread, torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, basil, rosemary), plus more for topping
To Serve
- 1 (8-ounce) ball burrata cheese
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 500°F).
- Slice peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove seeds and most ribs. Spray or brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the vinaigrette: whisk vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined.
- Make the sourdough crumbs: heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add bread pieces, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Cook 5–6 minutes, tossing often, until golden and crunchy.
- Grill peppers cut-side down for 5–6 minutes until lightly charred. Flip and grill 5 minutes more.
- Place peppers on a platter. Drizzle with some vinaigrette and let sit 3–5 minutes.
- Tear burrata over peppers. Drizzle with more vinaigrette. Top with sourdough crumbs and fresh herbs. Serve right away.
Notes
- No grill? Broil peppers on a sheet pan, flipping once, until charred and tender.
- Make-ahead tip: Grill and marinate peppers up to 1 day ahead. Add burrata + crumbs just before serving so everything stays fresh and crunchy.
- Heat level: Use more or less red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American (Mediterranean-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg