Marinated Vegetable Antipaso Recipe

This colorful selection of fresh vegetables and herbs makes a great dishes when served with fresh crusty bread.

 

Ingredients

 

For the the olives

  • Italian black olives - 250g

  • olive oil - 120ml

  • fresh flat leaf parsley - 2 tbsp

  • dried red chili - 1, crushed

  • lemon rind - 1 lemon, grated

  • lemon wedge - 1, to serve

  • basil leaves - to garnish

For the mushrooms

  • open cap mushrooms - 500g, sliced

  • dry white wine - 250ml

  • olive oil - 4 tbsp

  • fresh rosemary - 1 tbsp, chopped

  • garlic - 1 clove, large, crushed

  • fresh rosemary sprigs - to garnish

For the peppers

  • red and yellow peppers - 3 for each peppers

  • olive oil - 120ml

  • garlic - 4 cloves, sliced

  • a handful of fresh basil

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Place the peppers under a hot grill, cook until they are black and blistered all over.

  • Remove the peppers from heat and place in a large plastic bag to cool.

  • Remove the peppers skins when it cool, halves the flesh and remove the seeds. Then cut into strips lengthways and place them in a bowl together with sliced basil leaves and garlic.

  • Season with pepper and salt and cover with oil and marinate for 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Garnish with basil leaves.

  • Next, place the mushrooms in a large bowl, heat oil in a pan, add garlic, wine and rosemary.

  • Bring to boil, simmer for 3 minutes, season with pepper and salt. Pour over to the mushrooms.

  • Mix well and leave to cool, stirring occasionally. Cover and marinate overnight. Serve in a dish and garnished with rosemary sprigs.

  • Place the chili and lemon rind in a small pan with the oil. Heat gently for 3 minutes, add in olives and heat for another 1 minute.

  • Tip the olive mixture into a bowl and leave to cool. Marinate overnight.

  • Before serving, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with basil leaves. Serve with lemon wedge. Serves 5.

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