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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peperonata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 66
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 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 30%
- Protein 11.44 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 113.15 g 41%
- Total Fat 11.32 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2520.87 mg High 110%
- Dietary Fiber 14.37 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 26.19 g --
- Added Sugars 2.54 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 356.75 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 4.83 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 2427.94 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin A 422.09 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 200.75 mg Good Source 223%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Peperonata healthy?
- Peperonata has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 600.6 calories and 11.44 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2520.87 mg (110% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.54 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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