These 15-minute sautéed bell peppers are quick, tender, and surprisingly full of flavor. Made with just bell peppers, olive oil, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt, they’re an easy side that goes with just about everything — grilled meat, pasta, or a simple rice bowl.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (16 reviews)
Keywords
bell pepper, easy veggie side dish, healthy veggie side, how to cook a bell pepper
Ingredients
1 medium red bell pepper (cut into ½-inch strips)
1 medium yellow bell pepper (cut into ½-inch strips)
1 medium red bell pepper (cut into ½-inch strips)
1½ Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced peppers and season with salt and thyme.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and starting to brown, about 10-15 minutes or until your preferred tenderness is achieved. Store cooled leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 0.25 the recipe
Calories: 71 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 294 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Reviews
Carolyn B. on 2026-09-13 (5 stars): I've made this twice but used Green Goddess instead of thyme. It is delicious. Thanks.
Elvira Bakas on 2026-04-01 (5 stars): The sauteed bell peppers were fantastic .
Thank You
Elvira
Debra on 2026-02-10 (5 stars): Being a vegetarian, I am always looking for fresh, simple recipes. These bell peppers are delicious. Simple prep and leftovers are even better. Perfect accompaniment to pasta!
Melinda Segal on 2025-09-12 (5 stars): So simple, but amazingly good
Kate on 2025-08-11 (5 stars): So good! My Instacart didn’t come with the broccoli I ordered so had to pivot. So good and will make again
Les on 2025-06-27 (5 stars): Just finished lunch with this dish as a side. I added a little paprika and a pich of chilli flakes, for a little bit of a bite.
Thank you, it is a great recipe.
Matt on 2025-05-26 (5 stars): I used this recipe with an orange bell pepper and a prime steak. The only thing I changed was substituting blackening seasoning for the thyme. This seems like a great recipe and website.
Eva McPherson on 2025-03-27 (5 stars): Enjoyed the fresh taste and with very little efort
Linda on 2025-02-10 (5 stars): Made these today. So easy and full of flavor. I loved them and will definitely do again. Thanks for an easy, healthy recipe.
