Pepper and Onion Pesto Medley
3-4
5
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced peppers (mixture of green, red, yellow, orange)
- 1/4 Spanish onion, sliced
- Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto 160g (2 tbsp)
Tags
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Pepper and Onion Pesto Medley
Instructions
Step 1
SAUTÉ peppers and onion in hot oil (3- 4 minutes).
Step 2
REMOVE from heat, add Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto and combine.
Step 3
SERVE pronto!
Tasty Tip
Try this concoction in a burger at your next BBQ – divine!
Elevated Condiment
Tossed with a garlicky and herbaceous Basil & Cheese Pesto, these sliced and sautéed peppers and onion only require 3 ingredients and 15 minutes.
This combination makes for a wonderfully versatile addition to tonnes of meal options:
• An ideal accompaniment for sliced beef or chicken, serve them inside a tortilla for an Italian-inspired fajita dinner.
• Serve atop your favourite juicy burger or vegetarian portobello mushroom at your next outdoor BBQ.
• Spread over toasted bread or crostinis as a sophisticated appetizer.
• Toss with your favourite fresh Olivieri® filled pasta or skillet Gnocchi and top with pine nuts for an added crunch.
• Add a bit of colour to any meal spread with this medley as a stunning side dish.
• For a meal, serve alongside cooked Italian Sausage and serve on toasted bread if desired.
Meals to Pair With
Prepare to enjoy alongside a plate of Fresh Tomato Tortelloni filled with smoked mozzarella and prosciutto. It will also add a touch of vibrant colour served with Parmesan and Garlic Skillet Gnocchi and grilled chicken.
Which Onions Should You Choose?
This recipe calls for Spanish onions which are a type of yellow onion with slightly sweeter taste and more delicate flavour. If you cannot access Spanish onion easily, simple swap in traditional yellow onions.
Or how about learning how to make gnocchi?
Related Olivieri Recipes
Chicken Pesto Tortellini with Cherry Tomatoes
With cherry tomatoes and delicious asparagus, this chicken pesto tortellini dish is a full meal on its own. It’s fast, fresh and savoury!
Asparagus and Red Pepper Linguine
A succulent veggie pasta recipe that makes the perfect side or light vegetarian lunch. Get the recipe for Asparagus and Red Pepper Linguine.