Caramelized Onions and Bell Peppers

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Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage.

There’s something magical that happens when you cook onions and bell peppers. Raw bell peppers are sweet and crunchy, but sautéing them makes them tender, luscious, and slightly charred. The onions, too, go from sharp and pungent to sweet and caramelized. This side dish pairs perfectly with steak, spicy Italian sausage, or over a bowl of hot, creamy polenta.

 

Caramelized Onions and Bell Peppers

Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage.

Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • 4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, salt and pepper.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the peppers are tender and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. If a brown coating forms on the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water and stir; repeat as necessary.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn the heat down to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Calories: 108
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Sodium: 298 mg
  • Cholesterol: 9 mg
Nutritional Data Disclaimer

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you’re following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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