Recipes from Monsanto Hot Pepper Breeder
GRILLED PEPPERS ........ Recipe The more colors you use the more colorful it is .
Ingredients : 1 each red , yellow , orange , and green bell peppers , cut into large chunks 1 / 2 cup sliced jalapeno peppers 1 pinch dried oregano 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions : 1 . Preheat a grill for medium-high heat . When the grill is hot , lightly oil the grate . 2 . Place the pepper pieces onto the grill with the inside facing down . Cook until slightly charred , 3 to 5 minutes . 3 . Turn peppers over , and place jalapeno slices onto them . Top with some mozzarella cheese , and sprinkdle with a bit of oregano . Grill until cheese melts , then remove to a plate and serve . Yield 6 servings . Nutritional information : Amount per serving : Calories : 63 Total Fat : 3.2 g Cholesterol : 12mg ROASTED RED PEPPER POTATO SOUP .... Recipe by Dorit Brod , Monsanto Communications Manager , Middle East Ingredients : 4 Large red peppers 1 large onion , diced 1 large Russet potato , peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic 4 cups chicken stock 1 / 4 cup cream or milk 3 TB butter cayenne , salt , and pepper to taste
Roast and peel the red peppers , then de-seed and dice , Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat , then saute the onion 2-3 minutes . Add the potatoes and cook 1-2 minutes , then add the garlic and roasted peppers and cook another 2-3 minutes . Add the chicken stock , stir well , and bring to a simmer . Cook until the potatoes are soft . Puree the soup in a blender or food processor until very smooth . Return to soup pot , add the cream , and ayenne , salt and pepper to taste . Serves 4-6 people .
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