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Sautéed Peppers with Cheese
5 from 3 votes

Sautéed Peppers with Cheese

A perfect vegetarian-friendly lunch or dinner with sweet peppers and crumbly cheese. It works also great as a side dish for BBQ and grilled meats.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 5-6 red bell pepper cut in long strips (kapia, red bell peppers, large
  • 1 white onion thinly sliced, large
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp oregano dry
  • ½ tsp thyme dry
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup graviera cheese (or feta, gruyere, goat cheese)

Instructions

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  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and butter.
  2. Add the onion. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt and cook on a low heat until it softens and becomes light golden.
  3. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, thyme, pepper, the remaining teaspoon of salt and the peppers. Continue cooking on low for about 25 minutes or until the peppers softens.
  4. Remove from the heat, sprinkle the cheese over the top and place in the oven under the broiler/grill setting for about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with pita bread.

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