Late Summer Lunch

When roasted peppers are in season, here’s a quick and creative idea for a meal that takes very little time to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a warm, satisfying dish that works perfectly as a late summer lunch.

Ingredients:

8 roasted red peppers, peeled and cleaned, kept whole

8 cooked hot dogs

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 large egg

1 tablespoon oil or melted butter

Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Carefully stuff each roasted pepper with a cooked hot dog.
2. Option 1: Dip the stuffed peppers into a batter made from flour, milk, egg, oil, and salt (like pancake batter). Pan-fry until golden on all sides.
3. Option 2: Arrange the stuffed peppers in a greased baking dish. Pour the same batter over the top, then bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
4. Serve warm as a simple and satisfying meal.