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Piquant Bell Peppers

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Piquant Bell PeppersChris Gentile

A colorful mix of bell peppers gets a bang of flavor from red wine vinegar, tempered by a touch of sugar and salt. These quick-fix peppers require no roasting and peeling. Just simply slice them up and sauté. Serve these alongside our Easter menu's pork loin roast for a bright contrast of flavors that stand up to the hearty main dish.

Cooks' Notes:

•Peppers can be made up to 2 days ahead kept covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature or heat, covered, in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds (about 7) bell peppers, a combination of red, yellow and/or orange
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick strips.

    Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat and add peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until wilted, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender and most of liquid has evaporated leaving an emulsified sauce, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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