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peppers and onions sauteed to golden in a pan

Sauteed Peppers and Onions

Isabel Laessig
Tender, flavorful sauteed peppers and onions cooked to golden perfection are the perfect topping for burgers, fajitas, and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 and ½ cups
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 Bell peppers of choice, sliced
  • 2 medium Onions sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • pinch Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set a pan over medium heat, and add in the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add sliced peppers, onions, and garlic powder, and stir to combine. Saute for 5 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Olive oil, 2 Bell peppers, 2 medium Onions, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    raw peppers and onions in a pan after being sliced
  • Season with salt and pepper once the vegetables are beginning to soften, and saute another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    pinch Salt and pepper
    peppers and onions sliced and added to a pan with olive oil
  • Remove from the heat, serve, and enjoy!
    cooked and softened peppers and onions in a pan being stirred

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Notes

  • Cook the peppers to your preferred doneness. For cheese steaks and quesadillas I like to saute peppers and onions for longer at a lower heat until they're caramelized, which can take upwards of 30 minutes. For crunchier, crisper veggies, cook for a little less time.
  • Let the peppers and onions cook a bit in the pan before adding salt and pepper! This helps the vegetables release some of their liquid, letting the seasonings soak in well.
  • Once they start cooking, you can add any further seasonings you like. I love adding a bit of smoked paprika or even a pinch of sugar to help bring out the sweetness of the onions, but feel free to experiment!
  • If you hate cutting onions, try cutting them in a sink of water. It sounds funny, but it works! The water will trap the onion vapors that cause that painful tearing up reaction. Alternatively, wrap a bandana or mask around your nose.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup or soCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3728IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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