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Peperonata
This peperonata is a classic Italian recipe of stewed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. An easy side dish that's great when served with grilled meats, spooned over crostini or stirred into pasta.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 red bell peppers cored, seeded and sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers cored, seeded and sliced
- 2 Orange Bell Peppers cored, seeded and sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 4 plum tomatoes fresh or canned (San Marzano), seeded and diced
- 2 prigs fresh basil plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just softened.
- Add the red, yellow and orange bell peppers. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and sugar.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are very soft and the tomatoes have broken down to form a sauce. If the mixture seems dry as it cooks you can add a tablespoon of water as needed.
- Remove the basil sprigs and discard. Let cool slightly, then taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve, garnished with additional basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3001IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
181mg
(201%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3001IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.