Description
This Italian Bell Pepper and Onion Scarpaccia recipe offers a delightful twist on the traditional savory tart by incorporating the sweet and smoky flavors of bell peppers and onions. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light lunch, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- Grated Parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced peppers and onions in a small drizzle of olive oil for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually stir in water and olive oil until a thin, smooth batter forms.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in the sautéed vegetables and rosemary, if using. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Drizzle the top with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Scarpaccia is a savory Italian tart traditionally made with zucchini.
- This bell pepper and onion version offers a sweet and smoky twist.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
