6 red or green bell peppers
Olive oil

Preheat the broiler. Cut the pepper in half and core. Place skin side up on a foil lined baking pan. flatten the halves firmly with the palm of your hand. Rub the surfaces with olive oil. Broil about 6 inches from the heat for 10 to 12 inches or until skin is black and charred. With a spatula transfer the peppers to a brown paper bag, roll shut, and allow peppers to steam for 15 minutes. Remove from bag and with a sharp knife, peel away the charred outer skin and discard.