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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 104.6
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 1 pound Red bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoon Fruity olive oil
  • 1 Garlic Clove; thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
Directions
  1. 1
    (the kind you squeeze - out of a tube) 1 tb Balsamic vinegar Small basil leaves - left whole, -=OR=- -Large Basil leaves - shredded
  2. 2
    SLICE THE PEPPER INTO STRIPS 2- to 3-inches long and about 1/4-inch wide--or whatever width appeals to you.
  3. 3
    They can be very skinny, or nice and wide, too.
  4. 4
    Heat oil in a large skillet with the garlic.
  5. 5
    When it's hot, add the peppers, sprinkled with salt, and stir so that all are coated with the oil.
  6. 6
    Cook over a brisk
  7. 7
    heat , shaking the pan occasionally until the peppers are hot and beginning to
  8. 8
    cook , about 5 minutes, then
  9. 9
    stir in the tomato paste.
  10. 10
    When it is well incorporated, add the vinegar and stir.
  11. 11
    Continue to saute until the vinegar is reduced and the peppers are as done as you like.
  12. 12
    They're good when still somewhat firm--perfect for a little salad--but they can also
  13. 13
    cook until they are very soft throughout-- good with pasta or heaped on garlic- rubbed grilled bread.
  14. 14
    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.

Keywords: bell, clove, fruity, grilling, mediterranean, oil, olive, paste, peppers, red, salt, sautéing, side-dish, sliced, sweetandsour, thinly, title, tomato, vegan, vegetables
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