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Sauteed Pepper and Onions (Peperonata Recipe)

Ajoke
This Sauteed peppers and onions (peperonata) is deliciously easy and simple to make. Sweet bell peppers and onion sautéed in olive oil, herbs, aromatics and red wine vinegar until tender and caramelised. A versatile side dish can be served with almost everything
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

  • large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 large bell peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the bell peppers and onions: remove the stem of the peppers and slice them into strips about 5mm thick them the onions thinly or depending on choice.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until hot. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the hot oil and stir together to combine, cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chilli powder, thyme, salt, bouillon powder and red pepper flakes, mix to combine and add the vinegar. You only need about 1 tablespoon.
  • Continue cooking on medium-low heat for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender and caramelised stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Take it off the heat and serve as desired.

Notes

Tips

• You would get the best out of this simple recipe if you use fresh ingredients
• Adjust the heat level of this recipe to suit your taste
• Use any preferred herbs or spices of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4097IUVitamin C: 154mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

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