Fire-Kissed Grilled Peppers
Smoky, charred bell peppers kissed by flame, paired with a tangy yogurt sauce for a light contrast. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bell peppers, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, halved lengthwise bell peppers
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup, plain, strained yogurt
- 1 small, juiced lemon
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to high heat. Toss pepper halves with olive oil, salt, cumin, and chili flakes. Place cut-side down on the grill.
- Step 2: Grill for 4-5 minutes until charred and tender, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Step 3: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining cumin. Serve the peppers topped with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of chili flakes.






