Roasted sweet peppers

Roasted sweet peppers are fresh peppers that have been cooked on the grill, in the oven, or directly over a flame until their skin turns black and can be easily removed, enhancing their sweet and smoky flavor. These peppers are typically of mild varieties, such as red bell peppers, known for their delicate taste and lack of spiciness, making them an ideal ingredient for various culinary recipes.

Their origin lies in temperate and warm climate regions where pepper cultivation is common, especially in Mediterranean countries like Spain and Italy, as well as in many Latin American countries.

Their notable properties include low calorie content, high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants, in addition to providing fiber and vitamins A and B6, which are beneficial for ocular health and the immune system. The roasting process enhances their flavor and facilitates digestion.

In different Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America, roasted sweet peppers may be known by alternative names such as roasted bell peppers, roasted sweet chilies, or simply roasted peppers, depending on the local variety of sweet pepper.