Sautéed Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions

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Sautéed Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions

This colorful mix of sautéed peppers, mushrooms and onions combines savory garlic with sweet yet acidic balsamic vinegar for a fool-proof side dish that's as delicious as it is beautiful.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Lynne Webb

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 they give off 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.

Notes

You can easily turn this side dish into a meal. Here are three easy ideas:

For a one-dish pasta dinner, toss the cooked veggies with pasta (rotini is a good choice) and crumbled Italian sausage, top with grated Parmesan, and serve.
A "rice" bowl is a low-carb option, with the vegetable medley served along with shredded rotisserie chicken over steamed riced cauliflower, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for some added flavor.
A naan pizza is great for a simple and flavorful weeknight meal. Top some store-bought naan or other ready-made flatbreads with the cooked veggies and a blend of shredded Italian cheeses.

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