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Gratinated Papaccelle Peppers

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Gratinated papaccelle peppers, a unique type typical of Campania with a sweet and particular flavor, that today I wanted to prepare gratinated. These peppers are also preserved in vinegar or brine and generally consumed after a few months. From a nutritional point of view, peppers provide very few calories, 20 per one hundred grams, and that’s why they are suitable for weight-loss diets. But what can surely be considered a good quality is the vitamin C, so abundant that it exceeds three times the content in oranges and double that in kiwis. The wonderful thing is that the pepper season is long, from April to October, so go ahead and preserve this marvel for the winter too. There are many ways, and below I leave you some preservation links.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 3
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
155.61 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 155.61 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 12.89 (g) of which sugars 8.12 (g)
  • Proteins 2.62 (g)
  • Fat 10.26 (g) of which saturated 1.42 (g)of which unsaturated 0.22 (g)
  • Fibers 3.97 (g)
  • Sodium 698.57 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Necessary Ingredients to Prepare the Peppers

  • 1.2 lbs peppers (small papaccelle)
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 stems chives
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 pinch pepper

Useful Tools to Prepare the Peppers

  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cutting Board

Steps to Prepare Gratinated Peppers

  • Wash and cut the peppers in half horizontally, empty them of seeds and white filaments, also gently remove the stem.

  • Season them with salt and pepper, chives, and thyme; if you don’t have fresh ones, you can use dried ones. Finish with EVO oil and breadcrumbs.

  • Cook in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20/25 minutes. You can also cook them in the microwave on Crisp mode at maximum power for 15 minutes.

  • And here they are ready to be enjoyed as a seasonal side dish with any dish.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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