- 1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers (about 3 large)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chili
- Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop peppers.
- Whisk tomato paste and vinegar to blend in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, the salt. Mix in bell peppers and jalapeño. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)