Sauteed spicy peppers vinaigrette

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsVirgin olive oil
1mediumRed onion; thinly sliced
1Clove garlic; whole
4Italian frying peppers (banana shaped); whole
2Sweet red bell peppers, cored, seeded; in 1/2\" strips
2Sweet yellow peppers; in 1/2\" strips
2largesJalapeno peppers; julienned
3tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsFresh marjoram leaves; chopped
6tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a 10-inch to 12-inch saute pan over a medium high flame, heat virgin olive oil until smoking. Add onion and garlic clove until softened (about 4 to 5 minutes). Add all the peppers and, shaking regularly, cook until quite soft yet still retaining individual texture (about 10 to 12 minutes).

Remove from heat to large mixing bowl and allow to cool.

In a small mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, marjoram and extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour this blend over cooled pepper mixture and toss gently with hands, being careful not to break up the peppers. Set aside for later use or serve as antipasto.

Yield: 4 servings as antipasto

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #317 Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 17:56:55 -0500 (EST) From: Sue <suechef@...>