I just tried “Shishito Peppers” and fall in love with them. They have a great texture, taste and the looks. Let’s create a recipe with them that you will love!

Servings: 2-3

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. yellow baby potatoes

6 oz. Shishito Peppers

3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

1 ½ teaspoons of salt

½ teaspoon of black pepper

½ teaspoon of garlic powder

1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves to garnish

1 tablespoon of fresh oregano leaves to garnish

Directions:

1-Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot.

2-Fill the pot with water until the potatoes are covered by at least 1 inch of water.

3-Add 1 teaspoon of the salt into the water.

4-Bring the water to boil over high heat and continue to cook until potatoes are tender which about 15-20 minutes.

5-Meanwhile heat your griddle to high temperature.

6-Cover the Shishito Peppers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them on the griddle.

7- It takes 1-2 minutes each side of the Shishito Peppers to be cooked. Try not to burn them!

8- While peppers are being cooked on the griddle; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoons of salt, pepper, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika in a medium bowl and microwave it for 1 minute.

9- Take the bowl out of the microwave and mix the dressing and microwave 1 more minute.

10- Smash the potatoes with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup whatever you have in handy while they are still hot.

11- Place them under the oven broiler at high temperature about 5 minutes.

12- Place smashed potatoes, grilled Shishito Peppers on a serving plate.

13-Top them with fresh herbs and drizzle with the dressing.

14- Serve hot or room temperature as a side dish or a meal. Either way so yummy!