Peperonata
- 1 large onion
- 3 or 4 large red or yellow bell peppers
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Peel and slice the onion.
- Seed the peppers and cut them into 1-inch strips.
- Heat a large heavy skillet or saute pan over medium heat, pour in olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and add the onion.
- Salt the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until it has softened and released its juice and reduced in volume, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add water as needed if it becomes dry and sticks to the pan while cooking.
- When the onion is completely soft, turn up the heat and, stirring constantly, cook briefly to brown and caramelize it; take care that it does not burn.
- When the onion has browned, add about 1/2 cup water and stir to loosen the brown juice on the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat and add the peppers.
- Cook the peppers and onion, stirring frequently, until the peppers have begun to soften and wilt, about 15 minutes.
- Add a little water as needed if the vegetables begin to dry in the pan.
- Lower the heat and continue cooking the peperonata until it is meltingly soft, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the peperonata cool down.
- It is best served tepid or at room temperature.
onion, red, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/peperonata-387381 (may not work)