If you’re looking for something to “pop” on the plate with gorgeous visual appeal, check out this recipe for sauteed peppers with caper vinaigrette. I use it as a vegetarian side dish for chicken, meat or fish, but you can always toss in some sausage, quinoa or tofu – and even a few other veggies like asparagus – and make it a complete meal. If you’re doing this, just double the vinaigrette.
I only used red and orange peppers for the pictures. Adding yellow or green peppers, though, would make it even more vibrant. I guess you can tell I love colours on the plate. Anyway, this dish is so simple and quick to make (12 minutes!), there is not much else to say. Well, maybe one thing. It’s not just about the looks. It tastes good too.
Shortcut
Buy a jar of roasted red peppers. Add the caper vinaigrette.
Variations
- Char whole red peppers on the BBQ. Peel off the blackened skin. Slice and seed them. Add the caper vinaigrette.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil instead of parsley.
Not a pepper fan? Then try these 10-minute pretty and simple Gruyere-topped tomatoes.
Sauteed Peppers with Caper Vinaigrette Recipe
For a beautiful side dish of sauteed peppers with caper vinaigrette, just saute peppers, whisk together a simple caper vinaigrette and toss together. Voila!
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 7m
- Total Time: 12m
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 peppers (any colour), seeded, ribs removed and sliced thinly (1/4 inch)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Caper Vinaigrette
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- PREPARE THE VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients except the capers. Then add capers. Set aside.
- SAUTE PEPPERS: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet on medium-high. Add peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and continue to cook for a minute. Add vinaigrette to skillet and toss. Adjust seasonings as needed. Spoon into a serving bowl. Top with chopped parsley and serve.
