Sweet Bell Peppers Stuffed W Masa Harina Caramelized Onions Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, salt and pepper.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the peppers are tender and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. If a brown coating forms on the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water and stir; repeat as necessary.
• Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn the heat down to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SWEET ONION & RED BELL PEPPER TOPPING

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SWEET BELL PEPPERS, STUFFED W. MASA HARINA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Prehat the oven to 350*F.
• to prepare the filling, heat the oil in a large saute pan until very hot.
• Add the onions and cook, without stirring for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Toss and continue to cook until wellc aramelized and golden brown,about 20 minutes total cookign time.
• Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add the sherry and cook until the mixture is almost dry, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• When cool, fold in the cheese and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the masa harina and stock and whisk until smooth,add hot water if the mixture is too thick.
• In the bowl of a mixer, combine the butter, cumin, salt, baking powder, red pepper flakes and 2 tsp of the paprika.
• Whip on high speed until fluffy.
• Lower the speed and add the reconstituted masa, a tablespoon or so at a time, and beat until well blended.
• Next add the cooled onion mixture and mix well.
• Distribute the filling among the peppers.
• Place the stuffed peppers in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, until the fillingis hot.
• To serve, place each pepper on a plate, garnish with cilantro sprigs, dust the edge of the plates with the remaining 1 tsp smoked paprika.
• Serve hot.

CARAMELIZED RED BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a hot saucepan over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften.
• If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.