Paleo Sauteed Bell Peppers
Bright, colorful, and irresistibly delicious, Paleo Sauteed Bell Peppers are the perfect side dish to complement your clean-eating lifestyle. This quick and easy recipe highlights thinly sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers sautéed in fragrant olive oil with garlic, then finished with fresh basil and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, this dish retains the natural crispness and vibrant flavors of the peppers while offering a paleo-friendly option that's both wholesome and nutrient-packed. Ready in just 25 minutes, these tender-crisp peppers pair beautifully with grilled proteins like chicken or steak, or can stand alone as a vibrant vegetable medley. Whether you're meal prepping, exploring paleo recipes, or looking for a flavorful twist on sautéed vegetables, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 2 large yellow bell peppers
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the bell peppers thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the tops off of the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and slice them into thin strips about 1/4-inch wide.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the garlic and oil.
Season the peppers with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to maintain some crispness and vibrant color.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves and lemon juice.
Serve immediately as a side dish or use as a topping for paleo-friendly dishes such as grilled chicken or steak.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*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.
