Braised Pepper Stew


  • 6 sweet (bell) peppers, red, yellow and green
  • 2 medium yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 medium, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; or the equivalent in drained canned tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
1. Cut the peppers in lengthwise strips about 3/4 inch wide, discarding cores, seeds and white membranes.
2. In a saucepan large enough to hold all the ingredients, gently saute the onion slices in the oil over medium-low heat, until the onion is soft and golden but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the pepper slices with a little salt and pepper to taste, cover the pan and leave to cook for about 20 minutes or until the peppers are soft and just starting to brown. Remove the cover, and raise the heat slightly, to medium or medium-high. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are just starting to break down into a sauce. If the tomatoes release a great deal of water, raise the heat to high and cook rapidly, stirring constantly, until the juices are reduced.
3. Serve immediately, or allow to cool to room temperature.

Yield: 6 servings.
Total time: 40 minutes

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 130 calories, 7 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 8 milligrams sodium (before salting), 3 grams protein, 15 grams carbohydrate.


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