Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 lb shallots, peeled and halved or quartered, depending on the size
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 8 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1 each red, green and yellow peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 2 None zucchini, sliced diagonally
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms, halved
  • None None dried marjoram
  • None None breadsticks, to serve

Method

  • Melt the sugar in a pan with a little water. Add the shallots and caramelize briefly. Add 1/4 cup of the vinegar and 4 tbsp of water and bring to a boil. Season to taste and leave to cool.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Saute the garlic briefly and then fry the peppers, zucchini and mushrooms separately for about 3 mins each, adding more oil as needed. Season to taste. Mix the remaining vinegar with 2 tbsp olive oil and pour over the vegetables. Arrange the shallots and vegetable on a plate, sprinkle with marjoram and serve with breadsticks.