Buttery Sauteed Peppers & Onions
Buttery Sautéed Peppers & Onions are the perfect accompaniment to any dinnertime menu and they cook up in just minutes! An easy side dish that is both delicious and bursting with beautiful colors, these caramelized peppers and onions will be the perfect side kick to many meals.
Servings: 4
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. butter, divided
- 3 red yellow and/or orange bell peppers, seeded and sliced, 3 cups
- 1 red onion, sliced, 1 cup
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Melt olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook peppers, onion, garlic, basil, kosher salt and pepper until tender-crisp, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in remaining 1 Tablespoon butter and serve.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- You can make this recipe with just one color of bell peppers
- Want a touch of heat? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- For added flavor, stir in a touch of balsamic vinegar before serving
- Substitute white onion or yellow onion for the red onion
- Make this recipe with dried oregano in place of the dried basil
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2969IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg