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Roasted Pepper Medley with Pine Nut Salsa

Roasted bell peppers with an Italian-inspired anchovy vinaigrette, pine nuts, and raisins. Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and carotenoids for cardiovascular health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 6 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 0.25 cup raisins, soaked and drained
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to high or oven to 450°F.
  2. Coat the peppers with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Grill until the skins are blackened, about 35 minutes, rotating the peppers every 10 minutes or so. Or to roast the peppers in the oven: Place the whole peppers on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway, or until the skins are charred and the peppers are soft.
  3. Place the charred peppers in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let steam until the peppers are cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. This will help you remove the skins more easily. Break each pepper open and remove and discard the stems. Gently peel the blackened skin from the peppers and wipe away any seeds. Place the peppers on a large platter and let sit for up to 10 minutes; they will release quite a bit of liquid as they rest.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk the anchovies, capers, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil together. Season with the salt and pepper.
  5. Gently blot the peppers dry, dry the platter, and return the peppers. Pour the dressing all over the peppers. Scatter the pine nuts, raisins, and parsley all over and serve at room temperature.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin C
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Carotenoids
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Resveratrol
    From: Raisins

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Parkinson's disease
    Reduces risk of · via Bell Peppers
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Carotenoids
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • UV-Induced Skin Damage
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • Ulcerative Colitis
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Periodontitis
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Colon Cancer
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Obesity
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Advanced Glycation End Products
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Heart disease
    Protects against · via Resveratrol

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