This easy side dish is delicious served along with roasted meats or sausages.

-Wash and dry 4-5 sweet peppers, then remove the seeds, stems and membranes.

-Cut the peppers into 1 inch strips.

-Heat 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet and add the peppers, stirring well to coat.

-Cook the peppers over medium heat until they begin to soften and brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes.

-Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or two until fragrant.

-Add 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

-Cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers have absorbed all of the vinegar.