Super Easy Sauteed Italian Peppers
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Super Easy Sautéed Italian Peppers. Featuring tender Italian sweet peppers sautéed to perfection in garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil, this dish is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients. A touch of salt and ground black pepper enhances the natural sweetness of the peppers, while optional fresh basil adds a burst of herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a side dish, a colorful topping for crusty bread, or a delicious accompaniment to your favorite pasta or protein. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these sautéed peppers are destined to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Italian sweet peppers
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 4 leaves Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the Italian sweet peppers thoroughly under cool running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice off the stems of the peppers and remove the seeds if desired. Cut the peppers into thin strips, approximately 1/2 inch wide.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Toss in the sliced peppers and stir to coat them evenly in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the salt and ground black pepper over the peppers, then stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the peppers for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
If using fresh basil, tear the basil leaves into small pieces and stir them into the peppers during the final minute of cooking.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed peppers to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish or as a topping for bread, pasta, or protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2564 mg | 55% | |
*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.
