Charred Peppers Over Ricotta

Charred Peppers Over Ricotta will make a delicious appetizer or a side dish for your next gathering. Sweet and savory mini peppers are easily sautéed in a skillet with garlic and olive oil. Then they are laid over a bed of creamy ricotta and topped with a drizzle of pesto sauce or salsa verde. Delish!

Charred Peppers Over Ricotta

Charred Peppers Over Ricotta is an easy recipe. After you saute the peppers in a skillet, the rest is quite simple. We prefer to use sweet mini peppers, and if you can get the ones that already come seedless, that’s even better.

We were lucky enough to find these mini peppers at Costco the other day, and remembered about this appetizer we had at a local restaurant here in Charleston. The charred peppers with ricotta were listed on the menu as a side dish, but we ordered them as the appetizer and enjoyed them with crusty Italian bread. So did everyone dining with us.

We already adore our recipe for mini peppers sauteed with garlic, and it happens to be one of our favorite side dishes. So, it was no brainer when I decided to make this dish at home and have it for lunch on some toasted, crusty bread. And, it was a hit! My family enjoyed it. No one complained, not even those fussy ones from my peanut gallery.

Plus, these charred peppers took about 20 minutes to slow cook and one minute to prepare the entire dish, and serve. And as a side, it would complement some of your favorite grilled meats and chicken. Try serving it with New York Strip Steak Grilled, Grilled Flank Steak, and Crispy Stuffed Chicken Breasts, just to mention a few.

Recipe Tips

• We drizzled some fresh homemade pesto sauce, since I had a ton stored in my fridge. But if you don’t have any on hand, you can leave it out.
• Instead, you can garnish on top with fresh basil leaves.
• Drizzle on Top! You can drizzle with salsa verde over the charred peppers.
• Or, try them with a drizzle of some balsamic glaze over them.
• Make it Sicilian! Add some chopped pistachios on top before serving.
• Ideal for Meatless Nights. Serve it as the main course with some crusty bread and a bowl of Lemon Orzo Soup, or a Classic Italian Minestrone Soup as the side.

Ingredients Needed:

For our charred peppers over ricotta recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• Sweet Mini Peppers
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Cloves of Garlic
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Salt
• Whole Milk Ricotta
• Black Pepper
• Pesto Sauce

How To Make Charred Peppers Over Ricotta Recipe?

Here are a few easy-to-follow steps for you to see what’s involved before you start. Keep in mind, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom.

1. SAUTE THE PEPPERS: First, you can give the peppers a rinse and paper-towel-dry them. Then, grab a large deep skillet, add some olive oil, and set it on the stove on medium heat. Toss in the mini peppers and saute them for a few minutes while you chop the garlic.
2. ADD THE GARLIC: Next, chop the garlic and toss it in, stirring and turning over the peppers. If you need to add additional olive oil to the skillet, do so. You want to keep the peppers sauteed until they are slightly charred. Season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.

3. PREPARE THE SERVING PLATTER: Find a rectangular or oval serving platter you prefer. Then use a measuring cup to scoop out four 1/2 cups of ricotta and place them onto the platter. Use a spoon or a fork to spread the ricotta cheese evenly in one single layer. Then, season the ricotta cheese with some salt and black pepper.

4. TRANSFER THE PEPPERS: Next, lay the charred peppers over the ricotta. Then drizzle over the peppers with some pesto sauce on top, and serve. Here, you can set this dish aside or keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve. Serve as an appetizer or a side!

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