Bread Butter Peppers

Transform your everyday ingredients into a vibrant culinary delight with this easy and flavorful Bread Butter Peppers recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or light snack, this dish combines golden, buttery toasted bread slices with a medley of sautéed bell peppers in vivid colors. The peppers, cooked with garlic and a touch of olive oil, create a smoky-sweet topping that’s seasoned to perfection with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a hint of heat. Garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro for a pop of freshness, this vegetarian recipe offers a delicious balance of crunch and zest in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bread slices
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed colors, thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the thinly sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peppers soften and develop a slight char.

Step 4

Season the peppers with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Stir well and remove from heat. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat another non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.

Step 7

Place the buttered side of the bread slices on the hot skillet. Toast until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Divide the sautéed peppers evenly among the toasted bread slices, spreading them on top.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Bread Butter Peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	164.9 grams (164.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	640

Total Fat 40.80g	52%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1882mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 58.40g	21%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 7.80g
Protein 11.90g	24%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 167mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 36.0%