Colored bell pepper sauce
Delicious recipe for colorful bell pepper sauce
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Enjoy a vibrant and aromatic bell pepper sauce, perfect to be served with meat, boiled eggs, or pasta. This simple and quick recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into a delicious dish that will add a splash of color and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2-3 cloves of garlic (to taste)
- 300 g cherry tomatoes (or regular tomatoes)
- 200 g tomato paste (about half a can)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preparing the vegetables: Start by thoroughly washing the bell peppers and tomatoes. Peel the onion and garlic. Cut the bell peppers into thin slices or small cubes and chop the onion, while you can leave the garlic whole or chop it finely, depending on your preference.
2. Sautéing the vegetables: In a deep pot, heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Cover the pot with a lid and let the vegetables sweat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step is essential to allow the vegetables to release their juices and become tender.
3. Caramelization: Once the vegetables have sweated, remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. This stage will add natural sweetness to the sauce.
4. Adding tomatoes and tomato paste: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half (or cubes if using regular tomatoes) and add them to the pot. Mix well. Then, add the tomato paste along with a glass of warm water (about 200 ml). Stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Seasoning: Add salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, and mix well. The sugar will help balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, so the flavors meld together.
6. Serving: The colorful bell pepper sauce is ready! You can serve it warm alongside roasted meat, boiled eggs, or pasta. A serving suggestion would be to garnish it with fresh mint leaves, which will add a touch of freshness. For spice lovers, add a bit of chili paste to the sauce for a more intense flavor.
Useful tips:
- Experiment with different types of bell peppers to achieve varied colors and flavors.
- You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or eggplant, for a richer sauce.
This colorful bell pepper sauce recipe is not only easy to prepare but also an excellent way to add vegetables to your daily diet. Enjoy this versatile sauce that will turn any meal into a feast of flavors!
Ingredients: a red bell pepper a yellow bell pepper an onion garlic (to taste) tomatoes (I used cherry, about 300g) half a can of tomato paste salt pepper a tablespoon of sugar oregano fresh mint
