Bell Peppers and Onions

Bell Peppers and Onions

Birgit
Bell peppers and onions are a great side dish or filling for tacos, fajitas, or burritos. They can be made in the oven or pan-fried on the stovetop.
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bell peppers any color or combination of colors
  • 1 medium—big onion yellow or red
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Oven-Roasted:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Slice cleaned peppers and onions into strips.
  • Put pepper and onion slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, add any seasonings you like to use, and toss everything with your hands. This can also be done in a bowl with a spoon if you prefer.
  • Spread the vegetables out on the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until the peppers and onions are soft and lightly brown.

Pan-Fried:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in olive oil, bell peppers and onion strips.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and any other seasonings you want to use.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables have softened and start to caramelize.

Notes

For use in fajitas, tacos, or burritos add 1 tsp. each of cumin, chili powder and oregano.
Keyword Bell Pepper
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