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This Mediterranean side-dish features Red bell peppers, Fruity olive oil, Clove; thinly sliced, Salt, Tomato paste. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Sweet-And-Sour Red Peppers
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This Mediterranean side-dish features Red bell peppers, Fruity olive oil, Clove; thinly sliced, Salt, Tomato paste. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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(the kind you squeeze - out of a tube) 1 tb Balsamic vinegar Small basil leaves - left whole, -=OR=- -Large Basil leaves - shredded
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SLICE THE PEPPER INTO STRIPS 2- to 3-inches long and about 1/4-inch wide--or whatever width appeals to you.
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They can be very skinny, or nice and wide, too.
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Heat oil in a large skillet with the garlic.
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When it's hot, add the peppers, sprinkled with salt, and stir so that all are coated with the oil.
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Cook over a brisk
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heat , shaking the pan occasionally until the peppers are hot and beginning to
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cook , about 5 minutes, then
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stir in the tomato paste.
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When it is well incorporated, add the vinegar and stir.
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Continue to saute until the vinegar is reduced and the peppers are as done as you like.
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They're good when still somewhat firm--perfect for a little salad--but they can also
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cook until they are very soft throughout-- good with pasta or heaped on garlic- rubbed grilled bread.
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Toss in the basil, season with pepper, and heap onto a serving plate
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 104.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.9g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2466.2mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 5.1g
- Protein 1.3g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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