Archive for the ‘Orange Sweet Peppers’ Category

30 Jun

Singapore Slaw

Posted by Tarah in Cilantro, Dry Mustard, Green Sweet Peppers, jicama, Orange, Orange Sweet Peppers, Peanut Oil, Peanuts, Red Onion, Red Sweet Pepper, Rice Vinegar, Salad, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Side Dish, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Yellow Sweet Pepper.

Singapore Slaw
Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Start to Finish: 20 minutes
Makes 6 to 8 servings

  • 3 cups shredded cabbage or 1/2 of a 16-ounce bag shredded cabbage with carrot
  • 1-1/2 cups jicama cut into strips
  • 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 of a medium green, red, or yellow sweet pepper, cut into julienne strips (1/2 cup)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or salad oil
  • 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  1. In a large mixing bowl combine cabbage, jicama, orange sections, sweet pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Cover and chill up to 4 hours.
  2. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine peanut oil or salad oil, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seed (if desired), toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Cover and shake well. Chill up to 4 hours.
  3. To serve, shake dressing again; pour over salad. Toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dressing up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and store in refrigerator. Shake well before using.

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21 Jan

Garlicky Peppers & Shrimp

Posted by Tarah in Cayenne Pepper, Entrée, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fettuccine, Garlic, Onion, Orange Sweet Peppers, Shrimp.

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Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 minutes

  • 1 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated spinach fettuccine
  • 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 small red, green, yellow, or orange sweet peppers, seeded and cut in strips
  • 2 medium onions, cut in thin wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in peppers, onions, and garlic; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta.

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