Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 cloves = about 4 tsp)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup = 2/3 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*

Method

  • Hands On: 20 minutes
  • Total: 20 minutes
  • Heat oil in large skillet over high heat 1 minute. Add bell peppers, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 9 minutes, or until onions are tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes, basil and vinegar; stir. Cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds.
  • Serve over hot cooked pasta, seafood or chicken. Or, serve spread onto French bread slices or wrapped in lettuce leaves as an easy appetizer.