SAUTEED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Sauteed Peppers And Tomatoes image

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

About 3 tablespoons olive oil, or enough to coat the peppers
4 large green peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1-inch slices
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped coarsely, or 1 16-ounce can of whole tomatoes with juice reserved
2 leaves fresh basil, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and then shake the pan to coat them with oil.
Add the tomatoes and, if using canned tomatoes, about 1/2 cup of the juice. Add the basil, salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 579 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams