- Total Time:Â 25 minutes
- Â Yield:Â 8 servings
- Â Diet:Â Vegan
A traditional and tasty preserve from Mediterranean cuisine, perfect to accompany cold dishes, meats or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1Â kg of red or yellow peppers
- 5 sliced ​​garlic cloves
- 200Â ml of water
- 300Â ml of white wine vinegar
- 2Â bay leaves
- 2Â tablespoons of sugar
- 1Â tablespoon of coarse salt
- Black peppercorns to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil (for covering)
Instructions
- Wash the peppers, remove the seeds and cut them into thick strips or medium-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, mix the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the peppers and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
- Place the peppers and garlic in sterilized glass jars.
- Cover with the hot marinade and finish with a drizzle of olive oil to seal.
- Let cool to room temperature, cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before consuming.
Notes
- Always use sterilized jars to avoid contamination.
- If you prefer a spicy touch, add sliced ​​red chili pepper.
- You can add onion or carrot for more variety.
- Serve with bread, cold cuts, or as a tapa at gatherings.
- Prep Time:Â 15 minutes
- Cook Time:Â 10 minutes
- Category:Â Preserves
- Method:Â Boiled and packaged
- Cuisine:Â Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size:Â 1 portion (125 g)
- Calories:Â 60
- Sugar:Â 3 g
- Sodium:Â 220 mg
- Fat:Â 5 g
- Saturated Fat:Â 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat:Â 4.3 g
- Trans Fat:Â 0 g
- Carbohydrates:Â 4 g
- Fiber:Â 1.5 g
- Protein:Â 0.5 g
- Cholesterol:Â 0 mg