Roasted peppers with walnuts - house beautiful

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Red cubanelle peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded, or 6 red bell peppers cut in thirds lengthwise, seeded and ribs removed
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1can(14 1/2-oz) chunky tomatoes, drained
4Anchovies, soaked in water for 15 minutes, drained and finely chopped
¼cupChopped fresh basil or 1 t dried
4Shallots, peeled and minced
2tablespoonsCapers, drained
2tablespoonsFreshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼cupChopped walnuts
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Rub or brush oil over inside and outside of peppers. Arrange peppers on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, anchovies, basil, shallots, and capers. Place a teaspoon or more of mixture in each pepper half.

Bake in a preheated 400'F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and freshly ground pepper to taste. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes more. Remove from oven and place peppers under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until they char slightly. Serve hot or just warm.

House Beautiful/Sept/94 Scanned & fixed by Di Pahl & <gg>