Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers - charred
- 1 1/2 heads of garlic - charred
- 2 tomatoes - diced
- 2 stalks celery - chopped
- 2 tbs. capers
- 2 jalapenos - charred
- 2 red onions - grilled
- 6 - 8 marinated artichoke hearts - sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives - chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Parmesan or Romano cheese - shaved
- 2 - 3 tbs. olive oil
For the Seasoned Cannellini Beans:
- 1 29 oz. can of cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
- Small head of garlic - grilled
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- Dashes of red pepper flakes
- 2 - 3 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
- Carefully, grill the red bell peppers on the open flame or in the dry cast iron frying pan to a nice char.
- Allow the peppers to cool down and then scrape the char off and slice.
- Place the garlic cloves in a dry cast iron frying pan with the jalapenos to get a nice golden color.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan. Place the sliced onions, charred garlic, sliced jalapenos (with seeds) and sprinkle with a tsp. of salt and tsp. of sugar, and allow the onions to get a nice golden color.
- Add the sliced celery, sliced red bell peppers and continue to get the nice golden color.
- Add the diced tomatoes, seasonings, capers, chopped kalamata olives and artichoke hearts and continue to simmer.
- Turn the heat down and drizzle with the olive oil. Taste for seasonings.
- Allow to reach room temperature before serving. Serve with the Parmesan or Romano cheese shaving.
For the Seasoned Cannellini Beans:
- Heat a small cast iron frying pan dry with the garlic cloves.
- Allow the garlic cloves to get a nice golden color. Turn the heat off and add the sprigs of rosemary and a tbs. of olive oil.
- Place the beans in a large bowl and top with the garlic, olive oil, rosemary and sea salt.
- Serve with the red bell pepper chutney, fresh flat breads if desired, and seasoned olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1