Sauteed Peppers and Onions

These tender sauteed peppers and onions make a delicious and healthy side dish everyone will love. Plus, they go with practically everything, and you can make 'em in just 20 minutes!

The Best Sauteed Peppers and Onions

Sauteing peppers and onions is a simple way to bring out their natural sweetness and transform their texture into something amazing. The peppers and onions cook until silky tender with slightly caramelized edges and a sweet flavor that you won't be able to get enough of!

Honestly, you might be surprised by how delicious and addicting this side really is. Not to mention it's super healthy and packed with nutrients! 

Plus, as I alluded to earlier, this recipe for sauteed peppers and onions is a breeze to make. All you have to do is follow a few simple steps to make it. Honestly, the hardest part of the whole process is peeling the onion.

Anyway, what I love about these sautéed onions and peppers is that they go with literally everything - these oven roasted brats, broiled pork chops, and thick cut pork chops are all excellent options. 

Ingredients

Another great thing to love about this recipe is that you only need about a handful of pantry staples to make it. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you have all these ingredients on hand already.

Here's everything you need to make this recipe:

• 3 bell peppers, seeded and sliced (a mix of red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and green bell pepper)
• 1 large onion
• 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Crazy simple, right?!

By the way, you can save any extra bell peppers and onions you have left for this roasted chicken sausage recipe. It's a delicious and healthy sheet pan dinner you can whip up next!

How To Saute Peppers and Onions

I know I basically said this earlier, but this sauteed peppers and onions recipe is probably one of the easiest side dish recipes you'll ever make.

Seriously, once you've got your veggies sliced, it's just a matter of tossing them around in a skillet with a little oil until they transform into crisp and tender caramelized perfection. 

Step 1: Prepare The Vegetables

First, you'll want to peel the onion, chop it in half lengthwise, and then slice the halves into thinly sliced half moons.

Then, you can cut the peppers in half, deseed them and slice them vertically into strips of about ½ - ¾ inch thickness.

Step 2: Saute Peppers and Onions

Now that the veggies are good to go, you can add the olive oil to a large skillet and set it over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, you can go ahead and add the peppers and onions to the skillet. Then, season them to taste with salt and pepper and sauté the peppers and onions for about 15 minutes. Just make sure to move them around the pan every few minutes - until they're tender and slightly caramelized.

Oh, and if the pan starts to dry out at any point as you're cooking, just add a splash of water and continue stirring.

Step 3: Serve

Once the peppers and onions are tender and cooked through, you can drizzle the balsamic vinegar - if you're using it - over top and let everything cook for another minute.

Finally, serve the sauteed peppers and onions warm with anything you want, and enjoy!

How To Store Sauteed Peppers and Onions

This recipe for sauteed peppers and onions makes enough for 4 half-cup servings. With that said, you can always double or triple the recipe if you want more or if you want to have some leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, if you have any, you can store your cooked pepper and onions in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-5 days. However, if you want to keep them for longer, you can freeze the peppers and onions in a freezer-safe bag - or airtight container - for up to 12 months.

How To Reheat Cooked Peppers and Onions

Whenever you're ready to eat the peppers and onions again, you'll want to reheat them.

So, to reheat your sautéed peppers and onions, just toss them back in a skillet with some oil and heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they reach your desired temperature. 

Just keep in mind that if you're reheating the frozen veggies you'll need to heat them for a few extra minutes until they're defrosted and warmed through.

FAQS About This Sauteed Peppers and Onions Recipe

What is the best way to saute peppers and onions?

The best way to saute peppers and onions is to first slice both of them into relatively thin strips. Then, toss them in a hot pan with oil and cook for about 15 minutes, moving them around the pan every few minutes so they cook evenly.

Do you saute onions or peppers first?

You can saute onions and peppers at the same time. You'll just want to make sure that you stir them while cooking so they both can cook evenly.

How much oil do you use to saute onions and peppers?

You only need to use a thin layer of oil - about enough to coat the bottom of the pan - to saute onions and peppers. If the bottom of the pan drys out while cooking, you can just add a splash of water to it instead of more oil.

More Recipes

If you love easy and healthy side dish recipes - just like this one - I have a ton more on the blog you can make next!

Here are some reader favorites:

• Sauteed brussel sprouts
• Sauteed zucchini 
• Sauteed asparagus
• Sauteed broccoli
• Sauteed shiitake mushrooms

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