Best Easy Involtini di Peperoni Recipe

Roasted peppers rolled with breadcrumbs, capers, and olives are a colorful Calabrian antipasto. A vegetarian mediterranean dish that's fresh, healthy, and adds vibrant flavor to family meals.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 180 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • red bell peppers 2 pieces
  • yellow bell peppers 2 pieces
  • fresh breadcrumbs 1.25 cups
  • Kalamata olives (pitted, chopped) 0.33 cup
  • capers (rinsed, chopped) 2 tbsp
  • parsley (chopped) 0.25 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 4 tbsp
  • garlic (minced) 2 cloves
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • kosher salt 0.75 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 19 g 42%
Protein 5 g 11%
Fat 9 g 47%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place whole red and yellow bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins blister and char.

  2. 2

    Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with foil; let them steam for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins, then carefully remove stems and seeds. Slice each pepper into 3–4 wide strips.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until just fragrant, not brown.

  4. 4

    Add breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast, stirring, until golden and crisp—about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped olives, capers, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle in 2 more tbsp olive oil, tossing to moisten.

  5. 5

    Lay pepper strips flat, shiny side down. Place a heaping spoonful of filling at the wide end of each strip, then roll up tightly and secure seam-side down.

  6. 6

    Arrange rolls on a serving plate. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient is bell peppers, both red and yellow. Their sweet, roasted flavor forms the base of the roll and delivers vibrant color and aroma that define traditional Involtini di Peperoni.
Q. Which seasoning gives the most distinctive Mediterranean flavor here?
Chopped Kalamata olives and capers stand out, offering characteristic briny and savory Mediterranean notes, balanced by a generous splash of olive oil and fresh parsley.
Q. How do I prevent the peppers from tearing when rolling?
Ensure you steam the peppers after roasting to loosen skins, then peel and slice gently. Don’t overfill the strips; roll with the less shiny inner side out to hold the filling, and handle carefully for best texture.
Q. What are the nutrition highlights per serving?
Each serving provides 180 kcal, with 19g carbs (42%), 5g protein (11%), and 9g fat (47%). This balance makes the dish light yet satisfying, ideal for a healthy appetizer or vegetarian platter.
Q. What’s a crucial timing tip for the breadcrumb filling?
Toast the breadcrumbs just until golden over medium heat—about 3 minutes. Stir the garlic constantly and remove the pan quickly when fragrant to prevent any bitterness and maintain a crunchy texture for the filling.
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