Best 7 Sweet Onion Red Bell Pepper Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed journey with our Sweet Onion Red Bell Pepper Topping, a versatile culinary creation that elevates any dish to new heights. Whether you seek a tantalizing pizza topping, a zesty pasta enhancer, or a delightful sandwich spread, this versatile recipe holds the key to unlocking a world of culinary possibilities. Embark on this delectable adventure as we guide you through the steps to create this irresistible topping, sure to become a staple in your kitchen. From prepping the aromatic onions and vibrant bell peppers to blending them with a symphony of herbs and spices, each step is carefully detailed to ensure a perfect balance of flavors. Discover how this topping can transform ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences, adding a touch of sweetness, a hint of smokiness, and a vibrant pop of color. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS



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Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch strips
4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the peppers are tender and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. If a brown coating forms on the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water and stir; repeat as necessary.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn the heat down to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET BELL PEPPER AND ONION SALAD



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Provided by Mona Talbott

Categories     Salad     Side     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Raw     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds orange or yellow bell peppers (about 4) or sweet orange peppers (about 6), thinly sliced into rings
1 small torpedo or red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss bell peppers, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Let sit until bell peppers are slightly softened, 10-20 minutes. Just before serving, toss herbs and oil with bell pepper mixture.

CARAMELIZED RED BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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This divine combination of sweet red peppers and sweet red onions goes very well with lamb. To add a little variety, add 1/4 cup raisins before serving, it's delicious!

Provided by CROW

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 red onions, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup red wine
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch dried basil

Steps:

  • In a hot saucepan over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften.
  • If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 12.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPICY PEPPER AND ONION



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Good with grilled steak. Serve over cooked rice, or you can also heat a can of black beans in a saucepan, drain, and serve with the peppers over rice.

Provided by brenda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package assorted sliced mushrooms, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground cumin
3 pinches cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper and sweet onion in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the pepper mixture; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Worcestershire sauce, parsley, ketchup, basil, turmeric, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper into the pepper mixture. Place cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. If mixture is too dry, add water and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 135.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE



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The flavor in this sauce is deepened by peppers, which are first grilled or roasted, then cooked in olive oil with onion, garlic and chili flakes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 30m

Yield About two cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 to 2 1/4 pounds 4 large or 6 medium red peppers, roasted or grilled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
1 fresh basil sprig
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes

Steps:

  • Peel and seed the roasted or grilled peppers, then dice. Strain any juice left over in the bowl after peeling and seeding, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet or wide saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Stir in the garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until mixture is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the peppers, salt, basil sprig and chili flakes. Pour in the juice that you set aside, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until the peppers are very tender and the mixture is thick and soft. If there is a lot of liquid in the pan, uncover and turn up the heat. Cook until most of the liquid boils off. Remove the basil sprig, adjust seasonings and remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 647 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Something a little different when you aren't in the mood for a tomato sauce. Can use to serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by Paul Elliott

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups red peppers (diced)
1/2 cup onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed hot chili pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large sauce pan on med high heat.
  • Add onion, then garlic.
  • Stir about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and stir around about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine, broth and spices.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Pour out of pot to a blender/food processor.
  • Blend until smooth and return to pot.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Ready to serve.

SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 15m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large sweet red pepper
1 small red onion, about 1/4 pound
1 ripe red tomato, about 1/4 pound
1 teaspoon finely chopped hot green pepper or 1/4 teaspoon hot dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped chervil or half that amount of chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Using a long fork, hold the red pepper directly over a gas flame or close to the heating element of a preheated electric broiler. Cook, turning it often so that it blisters and blackens all over - top, bottom and sides.
  • Let stand until cool enough to hold, and rinse thoroughly under cold tap water, peeling off the burned outer skin. Cut the pepper flesh into 1-inch pieces. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the onion into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the tomato into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Put the tomato, sweet pepper, onion, hot pepper, mustard, vinegar, oil, garlic and chervil in the container of a food processor. Blend thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 83 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use ripe and flavorful red bell peppers and sweet onions.
  • For a smoky flavor, roast the red bell peppers before using them in the topping.
  • To add a bit of sweetness, use a mild white onion instead of a sweet onion.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
  • This topping can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the topping gently over low heat until warmed through before serving.

Conclusion:

This sweet onion red bell pepper topping is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. It's perfect for topping burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and tacos. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or crackers. With its sweet and slightly tangy flavor, this topping is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meal, give this sweet onion red bell pepper topping a try.

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