Peperonata
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 sweet bell peppers preferably 2 each red and yellow, seeded, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
- 3 tablespoons bottled capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bell peppers and onion and cover.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Uncover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are very tender but hold their shape, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, and hot red pepper and cook until the garlic gives off its aroma, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the capers, vinegar, and sugar and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Cool completely.
- (The peperonata can be prepared up to 1 week ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated.)
- Serve at room temperature.
extra virgin olive oil, sweet bell peppers, red onion, garlic, oregano, hot red pepper, capers, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/peperonata (may not work)