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MUSHROOM AND BELL PEPPER SAUTE
WITH ARUGULA

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Makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tbsps. olive oil, divided

  • ½ pound cremini mushrooms, cut in half, or 2 medium portabellas, thinly

  • sliced

  • 1 large bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), sliced very thin

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tbsp dried)

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1tbsp lemon juice

  • 4 cups arugula leaves (or any combination of mixed greens)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 2 tbsps. olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

  2. Add mushrooms and bell peppers, and sauté until tender, about 7-10 mins.

  3. Add garlic, and sauté for 1 more min.

  4. Stir in the fresh or dried basil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, cooking over low heat until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 mins.

  5. Divide greens among 4 plates, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Top with warm peppers and mushrooms and serve immediately.

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