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Bell pepper stew

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Aperitif, dinner, Lunch, sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Low Calories, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: summer, peppers, tomato
Servings: 4 servings
Author: LuvveLovesFood
Const: low

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers Prefer yellow and red ones because they are sweeter
  • 300 ml 5.29 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • as needed salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into approx. 4-5mm strips.
  • Dice the onion and brown it in a nonstick pan with plenty of olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and then the peppers.
  • Let the peppers brown for at least 20 minutes or until they are well wilted.
  • At this point add the tomato puree and mix well with a ladle.
  • Turn the heat down to low, add approx. 150 ml water and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Let your peperonata cook for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, let it rest for 5-10 minutes and enjoy it on bread, with rice or pasta.