Charred peppers with lemon ricotta and cucumbers recipe

Ingredients for Charred peppers with lemon ricotta and cucumbers

• 60 g walnuts

• 90 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

• 4 sweet peppers, deseeded

• 360 g full-fat ricotta

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

• kosher salt, to taste

• 450 g medium Persian cucumbers, sliced on a deep diagonal

• 30 g mint leaves, torn if large

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to make Charred peppers with lemon ricotta and cucumbers

1. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 180°C. Spread the walnuts out on a rimmed baking tray and toast for 8–10 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool, then crush into large pieces using a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass.

2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, shaking the pan and turning the peppers occasionally, until the skins are lightly charred and the flesh is tender, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a cutting board and let cool slightly. If the peppers are large, cut them in half lengthwise.

3. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of oil. Finely grate the zest from the lemon over the ricotta and mix well. Season the lemon ricotta with salt and set the lemon aside.

4. In a large bowl, combine the peppers, cucumbers, mint, and half of the toasted walnuts. Cut the reserved lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of oil, season with salt, and toss to coat.

5. Transfer the pepper mixture to a serving platter along with any juices from the bowl. Dollop the lemon ricotta over the top and sprinkle with the remaining walnuts. Drizzle with additional oil and season with black pepper.

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