Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring sautéed bell peppers and onions, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Start by washing your bell peppers and onions. Slice them as described above.
- Heat it up: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions first: Toss the sliced onions into the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- In come the peppers: Add the bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Season it right: Sprinkle in your kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic (if using).
- Finish with balsamic: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the vegetables. Cook for another minute.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different color peppers or add a splash of lime for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sizzling peppers, sautéed onions, side dish, colorful vegetables, easy recipe