Peppers and Onions

Name: Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, sliced; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Sweet bell peppers and savory onions cooked in olive oil until tender and caramelized. Finished with garlic, oregano, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

28 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bell peppers, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 sliced yellow onion and 4 sliced bell peppers to the skillet.
3

Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned.
4

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Pour in 1 tbsp red wine vinegar to deglaze the pan and remove from heat.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Peppers and Onions?

As written, 28 minutes: 10 of prep and 18 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned."

How do I know when Peppers and Onions is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until vegetables are soft and lightly browned.

What does deglazing do in Peppers and Onions?

Step 5 reads: "Pour in 1 tbsp red wine vinegar to deglaze the pan and remove from heat." The browned bits stuck to the pan are concentrated flavor. The liquid in step 5 dissolves them into the sauce; scrape the bottom as it bubbles.

Is Peppers and Onions low-carb?

A serving of Peppers and Onions carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How long does Peppers and Onions keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Peppers and Onions within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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