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To Roast and Peel Bell Peppers or Poblano Chiles

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Gas stove method:

    Step 1

    Lay bell peppers or chiles, on their sides, on racks of burners and turn flame on high. Char peppers or chiles, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 3 to 8 minutes.

  2. Broiler method:

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 3

    Put peppers or chiles on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 2 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until skins are blistered and charred, about 5 minutes for chiles and about 15 minutes for peppers.

    Step 4

    Transfer peppers or chiles to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Wearing rubber gloves when handling chiles, peel peppers and chiles. Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs.

TagsBell PepperVegetablePoblano ChileChileDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarian30 Minutes or LessEasyMeal PrepBroilGourmet
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