The Senate Seat Pepper Trio

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 blue (or purple) bell peppers (or use regular peppers dyed blue with edible coloring)
• 1 red onion
• 1 lime
• 2 jalapeño peppers
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Slice the peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds.
3. Place pepper halves skin-side up on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Roast peppers for 20 minutes until slightly charred.
5. Slice the red onion into thin rings. Mix with white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt, let marinate for 10 minutes.
6. Slice jalapeños into thin rings.
7. Arrange roasted pepper halves in a straight line on a platter, alternating red and blue.
8. Scatter marinated onion rings and jalapeño slices over and between the peppers.
9. Grate lime zest over the dish and squeeze the juice on top.

Serving notes

• Serve the peppers in a straight row like Senate seats.
• Add extra lime wedges for more tang.
• Delicious with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meat.