PEPERONATA CLASSIC ITALIAN SUMMER DISH - LIFE IN A VILLAGE IN TUSCANY

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned peppers

Zucchini provides a similar texture and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Chop the onions and bell peppers, removing seeds from the peppers.

Pour olive oil into a large shallow pan and turn the heat to high.

Add the onions to the pan and cook until soft and golden.

Add the bell peppers and stir, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Add passata, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture.

Add minced garlic and stir to combine.

Lower the heat and cover the pan, cooking for around 20 minutes, adding water if it gets too dry.

Remove the lid and cook for a couple more minutes until the water evaporates.

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