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Sweet Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion Medley

by Lynne Webb on September 5, 2012 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 26 Comments

Recipes » Side Dishes » Sweet Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion Medley

Sweet Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion Medley

by Lynne Webb on September 5, 2012 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 26 Comments

This easy side dish medley of sweet bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions is flavored with sautéed garlic and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
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Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in a frying pan.

As side dishes go, this blend of peppers, onions, and mushrooms is about as colorful (and tasty) as you can get.

Seasoned with nothing but garlic, salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic vinegar this easy skillet medley is cooked slowly and evenly over medium heat to allow the natural, sweet flavors of the vegetables to develop.

Serving suggestions

Because its flavors are so simple, this side dish can be served alongside a wide variety of entrées. Here are a few you might want to try.

  • Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
  • Barbecue Chicken Meatloaf
  • Garlic Crumb Topped Chicken
  • Italian Steak with Garlic Butter and Peppers
  • Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steaks
  • Oven-Fried Parmesan Pork Chops
  • Pan-Seared Pork Rib Chops
  • Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Basil Butter
  • Oven-Baked Fish with Caesar Topping

Or, make it a main dish:

It’s also easy to turn our bell pepper, mushroom, and onion medley into a main dish. Here are a couple of easy ideas:

  • Make a one-dish pasta dinner: Once cooked, toss the veggies together with pasta (rotini is a good choice) and crumbled Italian sausage, top with grated Parmesan, and serve.
  • Make a flatbread: Buy some naan (we love Stonefire roasted garlic flavor) or other ready-made flatbreads and top with the cooked veggies and a blend of shredded Italian cheeses.
  • Make a low-carb “rice” bowl: Serve the vegetable medley along with shredded rotisserie chicken over steamed riced cauliflower, and drizzle with balsamic glaze for some added flavor.
Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in a frying pan.

Sweet Pepper, Mushroom and Onion Medley

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This easy side dish medley of sweet bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions is flavored with sautéed garlic and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time : 35 mins
Total Time : 45 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 3 large, sweet bell peppers (red, orange, and/or yellow)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Remove the stem, core, and seeds from the peppers and slice them lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until they are very soft and golden in color, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until any moisture given off by the mushrooms has evaporated and they’ve turned a rich golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the peppers, season again with salt and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the peppers have softened, 6 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
  • Remove the cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring often. The peppers should be sweet and very tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve family-style.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Pepper, Mushroom and Onion Medley
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Sodium
 
271
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Vegetables
 | 
Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Sayed Ajimudin says

    February 7, 2023 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    Easy and amazing

    Reply
  2. Tricia says

    February 2, 2023 at 8:28 pm

    Absolutely! I make this every chance I get. The only problem is that it’s so delicious I keep eating it before I even have dinner. This is one of my favorite recipes, even as leftovers so thank you! Keep them coming.

    Reply
  3. Janna says

    January 22, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    I mixed this with spaghetti squash! It was delicious.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      January 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm

      What a great idea! Thank you, Janna.

      Reply
  4. James says

    October 8, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Love this side dish easy to make delicious to eat thank you for sharing this recipe….

    Reply
  5. Kris says

    July 19, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!  I used this recipe as the backbone of my main course of angel hair pasta and lots of parmesan. I used King mushrooms from my farmer’s market.  Yum!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      July 20, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Kris,
      The angel hair, Parmesan, and mushrooms are a great way to turn this side dish into an easy meal. Thanks for taking the time to share the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Lucy says

    May 13, 2022 at 5:54 am

    Can you freeze this?

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      May 15, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Lucy,
      I have not done it myself, but once the mixture is cooked I see no reason why you can’t freeze it. Like all frozen veggies, you can expect it to give off some liquid when defrosted, so I would reheat it in a skillet over medium-high heat.

      Reply
  7. Scotty says

    January 5, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Nutrition values, please?

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      January 7, 2021 at 7:04 am

      Hi Scotty,
      I’ve updated the recipe with the nutrition values and added some serving suggestions to the post.

      Reply
  8. Sue says

    November 20, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  9. Devon says

    July 24, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    With these cook times my onion wound up mush. Great flavors though! The next time I will cook the onions and mushroom together and see how that works.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      July 24, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Devon,
      Sorry to hear your onions were overcooked, but glad that you enjoyed the flavors.

      Reply
  10. Chris says

    February 1, 2020 at 5:45 am

    How many calories is in a portion ???

    Reply
  11. Eleanor says

    July 3, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Thanks for the information. Can I put beef or another meat with this and then do I delete any ingredients you mentioned?

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      July 3, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Eleanor,
      You can add any meat you like to this without deleting any of the other ingredients. Beef, pork, and chicken would all be good.

      Reply
  12. Rick says

    June 14, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Tripled the recipe and made it with baby portobellos of course the cook times were much longer and served over brown rice ramen with tofu cubes. Awesome!

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    June 14, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    4 stars
    Perfect with grilled pork loin

    Reply
  14. Rick says

    May 3, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Tripled the recipe and made it with baby portobellos of course the cook times were much longer and served over brown rice ramen with tofu cubes. Awesome!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      May 6, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Hi Rick,
      Thanks for your comment! That’s a great way to make this dish into a healthy vegetarian meal.

      Reply
  15. Rick says

    May 3, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Tripled the recipe and made it with baby portobellos of course the cook times were much longer and served over brown rice ramen with tofu cubes. Awesome!

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    August 11, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    4 stars
    Perfect with grilled pork loin

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    August 11, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    4 stars
    Perfect with grilled pork loin

    Reply
  18. Sandfan says

    September 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Add some basil and red pepper flakes, pour it over some penne pasta, serve with garlic bread and a good red wine, and you have a great meal.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      September 8, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Great idea – thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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