Peperonata


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Ingredients
- 1 bag (2 kg) Arctic Gardens Grilled Red Pepper Strips
- 10 tomatoes (1 kg) Fresh Italian tomatoes
- 5 tbsp (75 ml) Olive oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) Chopped onion
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Chopped garlic
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dried thyme
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Ground black pepper
Preparation
- Thaw the grilled red peppers strips in a colander.
- Quarter the tomatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C).
- In a roasting pan, put the quartered tomatoes, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of olive oil, a pinch of thyme and the bay leaves. Add salt and pepper.
- Mix together all the ingredients and put in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes to make a tomato compote.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the remaining olive oil. Sweat the onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the sweet peppers, remaining thyme and chili pepper flakes. Add the salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Pour the sweet red pepper mixture into the roasting pan onto the tomato mixture. Stir and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot as a side for grilled fish or roasted chicken.