Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions Recipe
This Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of tanginess. With vibrant bell peppers and tender onions, it’s a versatile side dish or appetizer that pairs well with a variety of meals. Serve it hot or cold for a deliciously simple, make-ahead vegetable dish that everyone will love!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 5 bell peppers red, yellow, and orange for color
- 3 onions
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Slice the onions.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, prepare the bell peppers by slicing them in half, removing the seeds, and then slicing them into strips.
- Add the bell pepper slices to the frying pan with the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ketchup, salt, garlic powder, sugar, and vinegar until well combined.
- Pour the ketchup mixture and chopped tomatoes into the frying pan with the bell peppers and onions. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot or let cool and refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Notes
- These sauteed bell peppers and onions taste even better the next day, so feel free to make them in advance.