Green Pepper Saute

Name: Green Pepper Saute
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 large green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons

I created this recipe one summer when I had an abundance of green peppers in my garden. This spicy recipe is a great companion for any meat dish. It's also delicious served over rice. When I take it to potlucks, many people want the recipe.—Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky

Ingredients

3 large green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup sliced celery
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the peppers, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture is thickened. Sprinkle with croutons.

Originally published as Green Pepper Saute in Taste of Home October/November 2000

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HOGWriter

Mar 20, 2014

I used left over spaghetti sauce jazzed up with a sprinkle of basil. The seasoned croutons really made the dish however. It went very well with meatloaf. Will definitely make again.
spoofer234

Jan 12, 2014

I serve this over rice as a side dish. Quick and easy.