Potato Peperonata with Grilled Sardines Recipe

Name: Potato Peperonata with Grilled Sardines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 6 large bell peppers (2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green), halved, stems, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 medium golden waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice and placed into cool water; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only; 1/2 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows; Salt and pepper; 8 fresh sardines, gutted, gills removed, washed, and dried; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried; 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded; 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; Salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 large bell peppers (2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green), halved, stems, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium golden waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice and placed into cool water
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1/2 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
8 fresh sardines, gutted, gills removed, washed, and dried
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
Salt

1
Preheat the grill or broiler.
2
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic.
3
Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the peppers and potatoes and cook 5 minutes, until softened.
5
Add the pepper flakes, sugar, thyme, and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.
6
Season, to taste.
7
Place the peperonata on a platter.
8
Grill or broil the sardines until they are crisp and the skin is slightly charred (about 2 minutes per side).
9
While grilling the fish, divide the peperonata evenly among 4 dishes.
10
Arrange 2 sardines atop the peperonata on each plate and serve.
11
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
12
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
13
Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
14
Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
15
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal.
16
Season with salt and serve.
17
This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 6 large bell peppers (2 red, 2 yellow, 2 green), halved, stems, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 1/2-inch slices, and more.

Yes, Potato Peperonata with Grilled Sardines falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato Peperonata with Grilled Sardines

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