posted by luvcookin 03-11-99 10:52 AM
Peperonata
Mixed marinated peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbls. minced garlic
1/2 yellow onion, minced
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
1 yellow bell pepper (if unavailable,
substitute another red or green pepper)
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded,
and coarsely chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/2 red onion, in paper-thin slices, for garnish
2 tbls. minced parsley, for garnish
2 tbls. fruity olive oil (optional)
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the 1/2 cup
olive oil until is hot but not smoking. Add garlic and onion
and saute, stirring until lightly colored (about 3 minutes).
Halve peppers; remove seeds and trim away white ribs. Cut
lengthwise into strips 1/2 inch wide.
Add all peppers to
skillet at one time and stir to blend with garlic-onion
mixture.
Add tomatoes and salt and mix gently. Scatter
oregano leaves across top. Cover and simmer slowly until
peppers are soft (12 to 15 mins).
Remove from heat and
transfer to serving bowl to cool.
Serve peppers at room temperature, garnishing the top with the sliced red onion and minced parsley. If desired, drizzle with the 2 tbls. fruity olive oil just before serving.
Makes about 3 1/2 servings