Description
Traditional Italian Peperonata Stew is a vibrant and flavorful dish made with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers and cook until they start to soften.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
- Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Peperonata can be served warm or at room temperature.
- It pairs well with crusty bread or as a side dish to meats.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or eggplant for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peperonata, Italian stew, bell peppers, vegetarian dish