Grilled Thai Chili Peppers

Grilled Thai Chili Peppers are a vibrant and spicy vegetarian dish that captures the essence of Thai flavors with a smoky twist. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, these peppers are grilled to perfection and served with a zesty dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• Thai chili peppers - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the Thai chili peppers to the marinade and toss to coat them evenly. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.
4. Place the marinated chili peppers on the hot grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are slightly charred and tender.
5. Once grilled, remove the peppers from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for garnish and serve with additional lime wedges and the leftover marinade as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the chili peppers.
• May boost metabolism and promote digestion.

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