Mediterranean Pipérade
BC Hot House Foods, Inc./ The Oppenheimer Group
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
3 greenhouse-grown sweet bell peppers
(a combination of red, yellow and orange
peppers), coarsely chopped
4 large hothouse tomatoes,
coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Add tomatoes and thyme. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Serve as the perfect accompaniment for eggs or as a topping for pizza, pasta,
bruschetta or toast. Makes 5-6 servings.
Heat oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet or heavy casserole over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and peppers and cook for 10 minutes,
stirring often.
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