- Preheat barbecue to high.
- Place whole red peppers directly on the grill.
- Grill with lid closed for about 15 minutes, turning peppers at the halfway point.
- Remove peppers from barbecue and let sit at room temperature a few minutes in an airtight container.
- Remove peel from peppers along with the seeds and the stem.
- Purée the peppers in a food processor until smooth and then season to taste.
- Place the sweet onions directly on the barbecue grill.
- Grill for 10 minutes, turning at the midway point.
- Serve onions with red pepper coulis.
Nutrition tip
Try sweet Cambray onions. They look a lot like green onions, but they're bigger and taste much sweeter.
CHEF’S SECRET
Add a clove of roasted garlic to the red pepper puree.
- Add a little extra virgin olive oil when blending the red pepper coulis.
- Try serving the onions and coulis with grilled zucchini or asparagus.
- Make sure to grill the peppers until their skin is blackened and blistered to make them easier to peel and intensify their sweet, smoky flavour.
The Sweet Cambray Onions and Red Pepper Coulis is a divine combination of natural sweetness and grilled flavours in a simple yet elegant side dish. Cambray onions are known for their delicate and slightly sweet flavour. Grilled to perfection, they caramelize beautifully with smoky notes that enhance their natural sweetness. Grilled red peppers are blended into a smooth puree, a carefully prepared layer of vibrant colour and rich, velvety texture—the perfect combination of natural sweetness and grilled flavour. These grilled onions and red pepper coulis harmoniously pair textures and flavours, ideal for a variety of main dishes or to be enjoyed on its own.