- 1 1/4 pound plum tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper -- quartered lengthwise and stemmed
- 1 medium onion -- sliced 1/2" thick
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat broiler. Toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with oil in a shallow (1" deep) baking pan nd broil about 4" from heat, turning occasionally, until lightly
charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Peel garlic and puree in a blender with roasted vegetables, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.
