Rustic Bell Pepper Side Dish (Gluten free, Paleo, Low carb, Vegan, Mediterranean diet)

Italian peperonata is a classic fried pepper dish that hardly leaves any leftovers.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving

1 medium onion, sliced into thin strips

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), seeded, sliced into thin strips

1 (14.5-ounces) can chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 bunch basil, torn

Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker using the "brown" or "sauté" button. Add onions and cook until tender.

2. Add the garlic and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in chopped tomatoes, oregano and salt and pepper if needed.

4. Close the lid and lock. Cook for 6-8 minutes at high pressure. At the end of the cooking time, quick release the pressure.

5. Stir in the vinegar then use tongs to transfer the peppers to a serving plate.

6. Serve with chopped basil and drizzle with olive oil.