Sautéed Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

3 large (sweet bell peppers (red, orange, and/or yellow)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Remove the stem, core, and seeds from the peppers and slice them lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until they are very soft and golden in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until any moisture they give off has evaporated and they've turned a rich golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the peppers, season again with salt and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the peppers have softened, 6 minutes.

Add the balsamic, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every minute or so.

Remove the cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring often. The peppers should be sweet and very tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve family-style.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Sodium: 271 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 3 g