Simmered bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes make a flavorful, saucy side dish.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Time: 30 minutes
Tools
- large frying pan with lid
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3 T olive oil
- 4 bell peppers,* seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 t fresh thyme
- salt
- pepper
Directions
Heat oil over medium heat, add peppers and onions, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes, until softened.
Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until soft.
Uncover and simmer another 5 minutes or so, until thickened but still saucy.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
* You can use any color, but personally I don’t like the taste of peperonata made with green bell peppers.
Adapted from the recipe in Vegetables Every Day, by Jack Bishop – read my review.
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