Cubanelle Peppers Recipes
Cubanelle peppers, also known as ajicitos or numex peppers, are a type of mild chili pepper that is native to Cuba.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cubanelle peppers washed and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss Cubanelle peppers with olive oil, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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Tips
Cubanelle peppers can be roasted with other vegetables, such as zucchini, yellow squash, or bell peppers.
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the roasting vegetables.
Cubanelle peppers can also be grilled or sauteed.
Leftover roasted Cubanelle peppers can be used in a variety of dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos, or scrambled eggs.
Additional Recipes
Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers: Fill Cubanelle peppers with your favorite stuffing, such as rice, beans, cheese, and vegetables. Bake until peppers are tender and stuffing is heated through.
Cubanelle Pepper Salsa: Combine chopped Cubanelle peppers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Pulse until salsa is desired consistency.
Cubanelle Pepper Soup: Roast Cubanelle peppers with onions, garlic, and spices. Then, add peppers and broth to a pot and simmer until soup is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
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