Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　The vegetables in this simple side dish meld flawlessly because of the broiling, which tenderizes the peppers and intensifies the tomatoes' sweetness.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 large red bell peppers (1 pound total)

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　2 large tomatoes (1 pound total)

　　2 tablespoons drained bottled capers

　　1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

　　

Step 1

Preheat broiler.

　　

Step 2

Cut each bell pepper lengthwise into 8 wide strips. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart shallow metal or ceramic gratin dish and toss with oil.

　　

Step 3

Broil peppers 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Meanwhile, cut each tomato into 8 wedges and gently toss with capers, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. When peppers are tender, add tomato mixture to gratin dish and continue to broil until tomatoes are warmed and slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.