Zeytinyağlı Biber

Zeytinyağlı Biber is a vibrant Turkish dish featuring bell peppers simmered in olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes, creating a deliciously tangy and aromatic low-carb meal. Perfect as a light dinner or a side dish, it's both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Red Bell Peppers - 2 medium
• Olive Oil - 4 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash the red bell peppers, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and stems.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Place the bell pepper halves in the skillet, cut side down, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Turn the peppers over and add the diced tomato, salt, and black pepper.
6. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
7. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants due to bell peppers and tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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