Description
Peperonata is a rich, jammy Italian vegetable stew made from caramelized shallots, crushed garlic, sweet peppers, and ripe tomatoes, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar. This versatile dish is perfect as a side or a topping for flatbreads and pasta dishes, offering a deeply flavorful and aromatic experience with each bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 finely sliced shallots
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 3 finely sliced peppers
- 2 roughly chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook shallots: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced shallots and tomato purée along with salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are caramelized and softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the crushed garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add peppers and tomatoes: Mix in the finely sliced peppers and roughly chopped tomatoes. Continue to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the mixture becomes thick, jammy, and the vegetables are fully softened.
- Finish with vinegar and seasoning: Stir in the red wine vinegar and season the peperonata to taste with additional salt if needed.
- Cool and store: Allow the peperonata to cool and transfer it into an airtight container. Keep refrigerated and use within four days.
- Serving suggestion: Use this flavorful peperonata as a topping for lemony flatbreads with broccoli & mascarpone or as a complement to lemon orzo with trout.
Notes
- Use a large frying pan to allow even cooking and caramelization of vegetables.
- The cooking time ensures the peppers and tomatoes break down and develop a jam-like consistency.
- Red wine vinegar adds a slight acidity that balances the sweetness of the vegetables.
- Peperonata can be stored in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.
- Great as a versatile condiment or side dish for a variety of Mediterranean meals.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35-40 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Peperonata, Italian vegetable stew, caramelized peppers, tomato purée, red wine vinegar, Mediterranean side dish, vegan, gluten free
