VenezuelanEasy · Warm
Roasted Bell Peppers and Avocado with Cumin
Charred bell peppers peeled and sliced, fanned over a plate, creamy avocado dusted with earthy cumin and bright lemon — simple, warm, and generous the way only the best vegetables can be.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Rest
10 min
Total
55 min
Method
Roasting the Bell Peppers
1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Halve the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
2
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes until the skins are deeply charred and the flesh is tender.
3
Transfer the hot peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with a plate or plastic wrap. Let steam for 10 minutes — this makes the skins slip off effortlessly.
Preparing the Cumin Avocado Finish
5
In a small dry pan over medium-low heat, toast the cumin for 1 minute until fragrant — Valentina says your kitchen should smell like someone's abuelita is cooking.
6
7
Halve and pit the avocados. Slice each half into fans or chunks, depending on how you want to plate them.
A
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -4
Calories
211
per serving
Source of fibre · 6gLow sugar · 5g
Protein
2g
Carbs
13g
Fat
18g
Sat. fat
3g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
597mg
Gluten FreeMediterraneanWhole30Low ProteinLow CarbKeto FriendlyHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryBlood Sugar ManagementGut Health SupportiveKetoBlood Sugar Control
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
ACarbonAEU all-round· both agree
Water
2.6m³
Land
15Pt
Runoff
0.04g P
Avocado drives 43% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
6
Sweet
5
Salty
4
Sour
2
Bitter
1
Spicy
Textures
TenderCreamyCrisp
Aromas
EarthySmokyCitrusGarlicky
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
OvenCounter FootprintMedium
Safety & Storage
Handling
Wear gloves when handling charred bell peppers to prevent capsaicin burns to skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Allow bell peppers to cool slightly before peeling after steaming. The trapped steam is very hot and can cause steam burns.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards for raw ingredients and ready-to-eat items. Sanitize surfaces after handling bell peppers.
Storage
Cut avocados brown quickly when exposed to air. Prepare avocado just before serving and toss with lemon juice to slow oxidation.
Equipment Safety
Use oven-safe mitts when handling the baking sheet at 220°C (425°F) to prevent burns.
Shelf Life
Roasted peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Avocado is best consumed immediately after cutting.
High Risk Population
Garlic in large quantities may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals. Those with bleeding disorders or on blood-thinning medications should consume garlic in moderation.
Pro Tips
Technique
When you cover the hot roasted peppers to steam, press down firmly with the plate — the trapped heat works faster. Ten minutes and the charred skin slides off like silk.
Substitution
No fresh lemon? A splash of good white wine vinegar or even lime juice brings that bright acidity the dish needs, though lemon is my grandmother's way.
Equipment
A cast iron skillet under the broiler gives you the deepest char on your peppers — Valentina's iron pot taught her that good tools make everything better.
From the chef
In Caracas, my abuela would char peppers directly over the stove flame until the kitchen filled with that sweet, smoky perfume — she said it was the vegetables talking. I make this dish the way she taught me, with patience and good olive oil, letting the peppers blister until their skin slips away like a memory. The cumin and avocado on top reminds me that simple things, treated with love, become extraordinary.
TagsRoastedCuminAvocadoVeganEasyHealthyNo Cook Dressing
Source: generated · June 10, 2026