Low Sodium Sauteed Bell Peppers
Elevate your veggie game with this vibrant and flavorful Low Sodium Sautéed Bell Peppers recipe—a perfect side dish or topping for any meal. Featuring a medley of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, this heart-healthy dish is seasoned with garlic, black pepper, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes for an aromatic and well-balanced taste. Cooked to tender perfection with just a touch of olive oil, these peppers are low in sodium yet rich in natural sweetness and savory charm. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish pairs wonderfully with grilled proteins or can be enjoyed as a topping for salads, pasta, or sandwiches. A colorful and nutrient-packed addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the red, yellow, and green bell peppers under cold water.
Slice each bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and then cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the oil and garlic.
Sprinkle the black pepper and dried oregano over the bell peppers. Stir well to combine the seasonings evenly throughout.
Cook the bell peppers for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and slightly caramelized. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
If desired, sprinkle the optional red pepper flakes during the last few minutes of cooking for an extra kick of heat.
Once the bell peppers are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.
Transfer the sautéed bell peppers to a serving dish and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1187 mg | 25% | |
*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.
