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Ingredients

  • 4 medium-size red bell peppers
  • 6 medium garlic cloves
  • 2 small serrano chilies, preferably red, stemmed
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Method

  • Heat the oven to 500 F.
  • Place the bell peppers in the oven and roast until charred all around, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers to a paper bag, twist to seal, and let the peppers steam in the bag for 15 minutes.
  • Peel the peppers with your fingers and a paring knife and remove the seeds.
  • In a food processor or using a chefs knife, mince the bell peppers, garlic, chilies, and pine nuts.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the cilantro, salt, and water and stir to mix.
  • Serve right away, or cover, refrigerate, and use within 1 week.