Caramelized Onions and Bell Peppers   Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak, eggs, or spicy Italian sausage.

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
• 4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

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3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, salt and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the peppers are tender and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. If a brown coating forms on the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water and stir; repeat as necessary.
5. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn the heat down to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature.

DELICIOUS!

A SUPER FUN IDEA IS TO GROW FOOD IN YOUR FLOWER GARDENS, I ALWAYS PUT HERBS AND VEGETABLES MIXED INTO THE ROCK BEDS IN MY FRONT YARD. IT TURNS OUT VERY PRETTY AND IT'S REALLY NICE TO GO TO YOUR FLOWER GARDEN AND PICK UP SOMETHING TO EAT. THE NEIGHBORS ENJOY IT TOO!