Peperonata
Peperonata is a rustic Italian-style stew where bell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and capers simmer together until silky and saucy, with sweet peppers balanced by briny pops of caper and fresh basil. It’s hearty yet light, perfect as a vegetarian main with crusty bread or as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large pot. Add the onions and the garlic; cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the potatoes, tomatoes, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, water, tomato paste, capers, and basil into the pot. Cook until the potatoes and peppers are tender, adding more water if needed, about 45 minutes. Season with pepper.
- Calories 600.6 kcal High
- Protein 11.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 113.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 2433.78 mg High
- Fiber 14.37 g Good Source
- Sugar 26.19 g High
- Added Sugar 2.54 g Moderate
- Calcium 590.04 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.83 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2427.94 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 422.09 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 184.73 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Peperonata is an Italian side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Diced Potatoes, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 600.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peperonata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Peperonata made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Diced Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peperonata?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 600.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peperonata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
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