Grilled Capsicums with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Flavour Pearls

Grilled Capsicums with Herbed Ricotta and Balsamic Flavour Pearls is a wonderful dish. Enjoy as a side dish with your BBQ, Roast or cold cuts. So colourful and full of flavour. It’s also just as fabulous as a stand alone dish with some crusty fresh bread. Herbed Ricotta adds a delicious creaminess to the sweetness of the Capsicums while the Balsamic Flavour Pearls add a sharp note to balance the flavours  We’ve added a toasted crumb to our dish for a bit of texture.

*you can swap the Ricotta for another Cheese if you like – Fetta, Burratta or Goats (Chevre) would all be delish*

What you’ll need

• 4 Capsicums – various colours if available
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• Garlic – a couple of cloves crushed
• Thyme – a good few sprigs
• Parsley – a couple of tablespoons chopped
• Lemon – zest
• Ricotta – around 2/3 cup
• Bread – a slice or two of whatever you have at home
• Balsamic Flavour Pearls

To do

Pop your oven on to 180c. Cut your Capsicums in half. Remove the stem and seeds. Put them into a bowl with a good dash of Olive oil to coat them, the crushed Garlic and some chopped Thyme. Give them a tumble about to coat them all inside and out. Don’t forget the Salt & Pepper too!

Put a grill plate on the stove (or your BBQ outside) and get it nice and hot. Add the Capsicum and grill until both sides have a good bit of colour. Once coloured you can put them on a baking tray, cut side up. And bake until they have softened and collapsed. 

Next

Chop or quickly blend your Bread until it is chunky crumbs. Add a little Olive Oil, Garlic and Salt & Pepper. Spread onto a tray and bake until golden. 5 – 10 minutes.

Combine the Ricotta with chopped Parsley, Thyme, Lemon Zest and a touch of Garlic and season well.

To serve

Simply place the cooked Capsicums (warm or room temperature is great) onto a platter. I like to put them cut side up as they hold the juices nicely. Pour over any additional pan juices too please, so yummy! Crumble the herbed Ricotta over the top. Add the toasted Crumbs and then finish the dish with some Balsamic Flavour Pearls

**Take a peek at our other flavours, just click  HERE  There are plenty of others to choose from.