Braised Sweet Bell Peppers Recipes

SWEET BELL PEPPERS SAUTE

Steps:

• Cut peppers in 1/4" strips.
• Heat oil in large skillet over high heat until very hot.
• Add peppers and saute until they begin to colour in some places.
• Reduce heat and season with salt to taste.
• Cover pan and cook 10 minutes, or until peppers are softened.
• Increase heat and add balsamic vinegar.
• Stir and toss peppers until vinegar is evapourated.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in basil,parsley and garlic.

CARAMELIZED RED BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a hot saucepan over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften.
• If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.

BRAISED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium until shimmering. Add peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are completely tender and the mixture is not runny or watery, about 30 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent any browning.
• Allow mixture to cool, then store in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

BRAISED SWEET BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium size skillet saute the peppers and onion in the oil over medium heat for 4- 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the peppers and onion to an ovenproof casserole dish and sprinkle with the garlic.
• Pour tomato sauce over and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Place the casserole dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• This is lovely served with grilled steak.

BRAISED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed eggplant and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer eggplant to plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to same skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
• Add bell peppers and 3/4 teaspoon turmeric to skillet and sauté until peppers are almost tender, about 6 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with their juices and sugar. Boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes longer. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and cool to room temperature. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.) Sprinkle with cilantro.