How to Make My Sicilian Ex-Mother-in-Law's Peperonata - A Step-by-Step Guide

When I was married to my ex-husband, one of the best parts of our relationship was undoubtedly his Sicilian mother's incredible cooking. Her dishes were always bursting with flavor and made with love, and one of my all-time favorites has to be her peperonata. This classic Sicilian dish is a medley of sweet bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, all simmered together to create a rich and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large red bell peppers, seeded
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 2 medium ripe plum tomatoes, diced
  • ⅓ cup sliced black and green olives
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 small fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut red and yellow bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 7 more minutes. Stir in wine. Add tomatoes, mix, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until tomatoes have begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, basil, and oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers have softened, about 5 minutes more. Add chile pepper and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 261mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 591mg