Colored Ballots on the Tangy Fire

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 red onion
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (grill setting).
2. Slice the peppers lengthwise into four wide strips per color.
3. Place the strips on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes until slightly charred.
4. Slice the red onion into thin half rings and finely chop the garlic.
5. Mix red wine vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and capers in a bowl to make a spicy dressing.
6. Remove the peppers from the oven and let cool slightly.
7. On each plate, place one strip of each color neatly side by side, like four colored ballots in a row.
8. Spoon the dressing over and garnish each 'ballot' with a sprig of parsley.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serving notes

• Serve the ballots straight and side by side for the best UN effect.
• Serve extra dressing on the side for added tension at the table.