Braised Bell Peppers

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Ingredients

  • Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  • 4 cups red bell pepper strips (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 4 cups yellow bell pepper strips (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 2 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon aniseed, crushed (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, salt, aniseed, and garlic; saute 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the water and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until bell peppers are soft. Stir in basil, vinegar, and black pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

530 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 53.1g 19% DV
Fiber 18.5g 66% DV
Sugar 6.9g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9960.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1364.5mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 77.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 38.2mg 42% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 706.3mg 54% DV
Iron 27.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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