Bread Butter Peppers
Transform your everyday ingredients into a vibrant culinary delight with this easy and flavorful Bread Butter Peppers recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or light snack, this dish combines golden, buttery toasted bread slices with a medley of sautéed bell peppers in vivid colors. The peppers, cooked with garlic and a touch of olive oil, create a smoky-sweet topping that’s seasoned to perfection with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a hint of heat. Garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro for a pop of freshness, this vegetarian recipe offers a delicious balance of crunch and zest in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed colors, thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the thinly sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peppers soften and develop a slight char.
Season the peppers with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Stir well and remove from heat. Set aside.
Heat another non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
Place the buttered side of the bread slices on the hot skillet. Toast until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
Divide the sautéed peppers evenly among the toasted bread slices, spreading them on top.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Bread Butter Peppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 950 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
