Tomatoes and Peppers for Lunch
Brighten your midday meal with the vibrant flavors of "Tomatoes and Peppers for Lunch," a quick and healthy recipe that’s bursting with Mediterranean charm. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers in assorted colors, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a busy day. Sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and optional crumbled feta cheese, this warm, rustic skillet meal is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ideal for two servings, it’s naturally vegetarian, packed with wholesome ingredients, and can be enjoyed on its own or as a flavorful side dish. Whether you're looking for an easy lunch or a light dinner idea, this recipe is your go-to for a burst of color and taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 50 grams feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and bell peppers. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
De-seed the bell peppers and slice them into thin strips, about 1 cm wide.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomato halves and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until they break down slightly and release their juices.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Turn off the heat and scatter fresh basil leaves over the dish, tearing them into smaller pieces if desired.
Transfer the mixture to serving plates and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if using.
Serve warm and enjoy your vibrant, healthy Tomatoes and Peppers for Lunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1778 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
